Are Toyota plugin hybrids good? How do they work? In part two we'll check out the battery and charging.

A Toyota master diagnostic technician explains How Toyota plugin hybrids work. In this video we'll focus on the High voltage battery and Charging of the Prius Prime in a simple easy to follow format.

Welcome to part 2 of my series on Toyota Plugin Hybrids! In this video we'll follow the progression of the standard 4th generation 2016-2021 Toyota Prius into the Toyota Prius Prime Plug in Hybrid.

I'll cover what had to change in order to accommodate the huge battery that sits in the back of the Prius Prime and robs all the storage space in the back. Starting with the carbon fiber hatch. The lack of the 5th seat in 2017-2019 models. Then the odd shape of the rear glass.

Also I will cover a frequently asked question about charging and which charge you should get. The simple answer is NONE! On Toyota plug in Hybrids you are limited by the on board charger. This is not a Tesla, You can either charge them with 120V or 240V on models capable. No DC Fast charge is possible or allowed.

On the battery we'll cover the basic construction in simple terms, Also we'll talk about the cooling and heating of the battery. I'll take you on a tour of the battery components as well.

I'll also show you the on board charger and some additional information on charging like the importance of charging schedules and information on the charging cable like what is the box that's in the charging cable and the life span of the charging cable.

In this video we're mostly covering information on the Prius Prime. In the following video in this series We'll cover the world's second most complicated car HVAC system!

If you are new the channel, Welcome first! Please find the series on how hybrids work as it will help you navigate this one easier Here:
   • How do hybrids work  

Find the link for the hybrid battery cleaning for the Prius Prime here:
   • How To replace HV Battery Fan Filters...  

Find part one of this series covering the changes from a hybrid to a plug in hybrid focusing on the transmission planetary gear set here:
   • How do Toyota Plugin Hybrids work? Co...  

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0:00 Intro
0:57 Battery Overview
4:32 Battery Tour
11:35 Charging Information
14:02 Charger Tour