Disable electric drive?

3 messages, Last post on Apr 22, 2008 at 10:48 AM

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#2 of 3 Re: Disable electric drive? [tdiaz339] by stevegold Apr 21, 2008 (4:37 pm)
Replying to: tdiaz339 (Apr 21, 2008 2:27 pm) What makes your friend think the batteries will fail? She should just drive the car or sell it now. The performance without the batteries will be horrible when climbing hills, trying to pass another car or entering a freeway.
#3 of 3 Re: Disable electric drive? [tdiaz339] by stevedebi Apr 22, 2008 (10:48 am)
Replying to: tdiaz339 (Apr 21, 2008 2:27 pm) "She asked me if its possible “to somehow disable the electric drive system,” thus, making the car “gasoline only.” " No, it is not possible. The Prius MUST have the electric power. However, some taxis have gone over 300K without battery failure. Don't mistake the warranty expiring for the battery expiring!