Using a Prius as a backup generator

[Compton_effect]

Finally - a use for that 'not pretty' car. (Found it while reading up on Tesla's new home battery pack)
How to Use a Toyota Prius As a Backup Generator

 

[nevadayz]

lulz, who woulda thunk it.

 

[Compton_effect]

That seems to be a early version. You get dedicated kits that actually need a special cable installed by a Hybrid Mechanic.

 

[Toby]

That seems to be a early version. You get dedicated kits that actually need a special cable installed by a Hybrid Mechanic.

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Mmmm So when Eskom is down for longer than 12 hours, I go hertz and rent a prius, and plug into my inverter to recharge. Should be quieter than those damn Chinese Generators running around

 

[Compton_effect]

Mmmm So when Eskom is down for longer than 12 hours, I go hertz and rent a prius, and plug into my inverter to recharge. Should be quieter than those damn Chinese Generators running around

Shht! Don't tell everyone the plan.

 

[Dude Crush]

Toyota will double their annual sales volume to 4 because of this! Love it!!!

 

[Wasabee!]

That seems to be a early version. You get dedicated kits that actually need a special cable installed by a Hybrid Mechanic.

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Hybrid mechanic. I think you mean an electrican lol.

 

[Compton_effect]

Hybrid mechanic. I think you mean an electrican lol.

The article's phrase, not mine.

R450 000 New, and a decent secondhand one will cost you around R299 000. That is one expensive generator.