These “Plug-In Hybrids” are the real future in my view. They will never run out of electric range and die on the side of the road, so they are the best of both worlds.
The prius prime advance has so many features than can rival a tesla. Wiper turn on when raining and the heavy the rain the faster it work. The high beam turns off automatically if a car can from the opposite direction. It can park by itself. The dynamic cruse control make driving easy by keeping the distance of the from car. It can be charged in two hours for 28 miles of ev range only. The price is way cheaper than the Tesla. Driving at 65mph the car can travel over 600 miles with a full tank. My only complaint is when is charging has to wait two minutes before the ac start and it work for 10 minutes only. I would like to know if somebody can hack the settings to adjust the ac timer longer than 10 minutes.
@@neliosamch3195 I want to make sure I understand what you're saying - so when the vehicle is plugged in to an electrical charger, the air conditioning cuts out for 2 minutes, cuts back on for 10 minutes, and then shuts back off until the vehicle is unplugged?
@@MarcillaSmith when you plug it in, you have to wait 2 minutes before you press the ac bottom then you have to press the ac bottom every 10 minutes to have ac while the battery is charging. You won't be able to have a 2 hour nap because it doesn't have camping mode at least you have the ice running. If the drive battery is full then you can have several hours of ac according to how cold you want to sleep. You can charge it and keep the battery full driving in charging mode then take the nap.
This kind of information is essential for all hybrid owners. Because when you understand ( at least the basics ) how it works, and probably even more important, why the designers made it that way, one can get the best out of the car. And, consequently, you will operate the car the way the designers meant it to be operated. Less wear and tear, more enjoyment, least possible operating costs and higher resale values. Besides, you, the owner, will be able to recognise possible problems sooner so you can tell the workshop what might be wrong. Thanks, CCN! Willem, Hekelingen, The Netherlands.
Thanks! I have had my Rav4 Prime for 2 months, very few long trips, 1800 km on the odometer, still have half a tank of gas, and I am getting 90+ km (56 miles) per charge! I love this car!
Well done. I just purchased a Prime and want to understand the basics of how it works. Your videos give me a good level of understanding. This car is an engineering triumph.
Finally an explanation of how the planetary gear set connects to all the propulsive systems in a Toyota hybrid. This is probably the first time I've ever seen this explained. I've read many articles/documents on these systems, but they always leave so many questions as they never go into detail about this (most important part). Great job!!!
All automatic gearboxes are based on planetary gear sets. For every 2 gears needs one set. Good thing, Toyota hybrid needs just one planetary gear set.
Great vídeo. Thanks. I'm actually trying a Rav4 Prime this weekend and I already have driven it for 360 kms. With full ev parts, even at 140 kms/h and also highway hv and regular roads in hv.
2015 Prius Plug In at 130,433 miles. Still gets 56-60 MPG . I use the plug in a lot but since winter time and high elevation in CO. I’ve lost a few MPG
Great Video. Thank you very much. I look the most videos about Toyota Hybrid cars from your Channel. Your explanations are very good. I come from Germany and drive a Toyota C-HR 1,8 HSD. Greetings Michael.
Another excellent, easy to understand explanation how these gears works. Can't wait for next episode about HV battery. AMD, one dude in my FB group mod his Prius and double up number of battery packs. Not much details available other than he cut and weld the battery casing, use proper gauge wire, good connectors, etc (all parts salvage from original battery packs). So far he reported much longer range in EV, much better mpg. Pls comments in your next video.
HI AMD, the simple but complicated method is working. As for others, it’s the first time I’ve seen some detail in HOW the power sources interact on in the Hyb Syn Drive system. Nicely done. I also have a lot more respect for the engineers and the MAJOR complexity increase that went into the Prime series of vehicles. If they can design this, bZ4X should be a walk in the park, once they’ve got a reliable battery supply. Thanks again!
👍🦘 Very interesting, as it turn out I’m on my second Prius the first did 363000 Kms (app 225k miles) before I traded it on my second which I happily drive with now 140k on it. I thought I knew how the system worked “Wrong” thanks so much for this channel you’ve got a new subscriber .
Thanks for the explanation. Really love your vids. I’m picking up my Prius Prime 2021 Technology pkg ( Canada) in two weeks. So, these vids are really very informative. Keep them coming.
My prime advance, i notice the battery has grown in capacity the more i wall charge it, I went from 25 to 28 mile range. Also with the prime in ev auto with ac off and in b mode which enhances the regen braking while driving in ev modes in town speeds and long braking i can drive almost 35 miles in ev only. Most times i am driving medium speeds i achive 70 mpg just doing hybrid only.
Thanks for the simple explanation of how a very complex transmission works. I wish car journalists could be made to watch this so they would stop erroniously talking about cone pulleys & belts!
CCN - Fact check: It's been more than a decade since straight hybrids have been limited to 28-MPH EV-Mode speeds. In particular, my 2015 Accord hybrid has entered EV mode at 75MPH. I'm pretty sure that's true of the 4th-generation Hybrid Synergy Drive (Toyota, post-2016), too. Of course, the range is extremely limited in that situation, since the limited amount of battery charge gets used up really fast.
Toyota hybrids will go EV here and there while driving at higher speeds. But from a standstill entering full EV mode by pressing the button is limited to 25 mph and a very short distance.
@TheCarCareNut False. I own a regular 3rd gen prius and can get up to 45mph, and up to 1 mile with the stock battery before the engine has to start. So if I had a larger battery and am okay with a slow acceleration, or use the engine to get up to speed and then "coast" in EV it could absolutely keep 40-45mph in city and country roads all electric
The "plug-in" battery in my 2012 Prius Plug-In gave me ~12.5 miles in EV mode at normal speed (~65mph) when new. After one year, it went down to 9.5 miles of range. That's a 27% drop in range after 12 months. I stopped charging it after that and just run in ECO mode now.
Our Prius 2012 PHEV still goes 11 miles in Ev mode only. Charging it sometimes twice a day. The car was 5 years old when I bought it so I don't know usage and charging before that time but I drove already 18000 miles in Ev mode only.
I do notice that the acceleration and power is much more in battery mode in my 2021 prime vs when the engine kicks in. There is a considerable power decrease while driving on engine mode. I love the all electric power on my Prime, great that they engineered to 84 mph of course I only take it up to around 70 mph cruising speed. I only wished the range is the same as the Rav4, more range would be great. I often wonder why the power decrease, I can only assume it's because there is more torque provided from the extra battery pack vs only relying on the engine to provide the electric to the MG2 motor.
Thank great video ! I was waiting for a episodes about plug in hybrids as I drive Prime. I have questions, every time I drive in EV mode downhill after few minutes ( specially with the shifters in B ) , the ICE comes on while it is still in EV. I understand that it has to be related to cooling maybe inverter or something? But I thought the PRIME has electric water pump so why it needs ICE to run?
Hello AMD, I basically never comment on anything. Ever But I wanted to say, and I’m very curious… 1), I love your videos. They are just simple enough for a layman to understand, but complex enough for an enthusiast to learn. 2), I’ve read through all the comments here, and I cannot find anyone asking this question: Can the Prius Prime use the full power of MG1, MG2, and the engine in something like EV AUTO mode? From what I can find online the Prius Prime is governed at 101 MPH. Far above what anyone outside of a German autobahn would drive, but I was simply curious if it can output that much power. Thank you
Hi Keith. Thank you for your comment! So it’s not possible for dual motor drive to happen when the engine is running. Both MGs will drive only when the engine is off. When the engine is running it’s turning mg1 to generate and assisting mg2 to drive.
@@TheCarCareNut Thank you for your response! You're one of the only youtubers I know that reads nearly, if not all of the comments left on your videos, marking them with a heart to show that you did read them, and I find that to be really awesome! I hope you are well :)
I have a 2015 Prius.....last of that body style.....and girlfriend has a 2016.....day and night of the two platforms.....even though they are one year apart.... if you have an option.....don't think about it twice.....get the 2016 and above......huge difference.
Congratulations on 1 year anniversary 🤓 is it truly safe to have your engine bay detailed ? Concerned about the water on the engine ? As always, thank you.
Thank you AMD. I would just add, MG1 is also used to spin an engine in B mode (or when battery is on 85%) and car is slowing down. I'm looking for part 2.
A couple topics that are popular in Rav4 Prime communities that would be cool to answer are: What happens differently in Charge Mode vs HV mode? I'm guessing it is diverting more power to MG1 to charge the battery, thus working harder, but there is frequent discussion of how much harder/less efficient it is to run in this mode. Also, do the rear motors of the Rav4 Prime regen? Is there a difference in regen in say one of the "S1-4 gears" vs just touching the brake pedal where the Charge needle is at the same "level"?
Looking forward to the other videos in this series! The planetary gear set and the way the dual motor drive works is extremely similar to the way the Chevy Volt operates.
I have the new Venza with regenerative braking. I have been following these discussions. I think regenerative is the better choice. One video made the case for me. On a long distance trip, the battery will be empty soon, and you will carrying a lot of dead weight. The hybrid lithium batteries are much smaller and lighter. I get close to 45 mpg, no highway driving, with an endless supply of electricity. I have also been surprised with the sudden acceleration the hybrid provides. I thought I was buying a turtle.
I can't even sit in a drive thru in neutral very long without getting a warning message on the master display in my 2014 Camry Hybrid. This is something I would do as second nature in my 2003 Tundra, to alleviate some of the strain on the drive train while waiting long periods. I have to stay in drive with the Camry. It was just something I had to get used to.
Excellent video as usual, could you please tell me why my CHR revs REALLY high on the overrun going down hill on some occasions but not all, so much so that the only way to stop it is to break quite hard slowing the car to as little as 25 MPH. Maybe a video on how the different modes ie ECO, NORMAL and SPORT, integrate into the planetary gear explication in this video Thank you
This explains why my Prius Four Touring feels like it wants to creep forward, and the parking brake creaks when the gear is in park, and the gas motor turns on to charge the battery. Is there a service bulletin for the parking brake? My dealership had already done the parking brake recall from a few years ago, but when I park on my slightly sloped driveway and disengage the parking brake, it makes a loud thunk as if the parking pawl was holding the car. Also, when I apply the parking brake on a slope, the car rolls downward a lot. And while entering or exiting the car, the rear brakes make a lot of creaking noises. Does this mean the brakes need adjusting? Also, when I’m at a red light on a hill, why does the energy flow show that electricity is going to the wheels when I’m firmly pressing the brakes and not moving? This only happens on a hill, and it can’t be the hill start assist because that uses the mechanical brakes, if I’m not mistaken. Also also, my CV axel had been making ticking sounds when braking, and my dealership did the service bulletin fix for one CV axel, but I’m not sure if there was another bulletin for the other side. Also also also, when I start my car, it seems like the gear selector glitches or something. When I start the car, and it does it’s beeping and system tests where all the dash lights turn on, it makes additional chimes, and then the front proximity sensor shows that there’s an object in front of me as if I’m in drive and then the proximity screen goes away. I had no accidents, and I do all my scheduled maintenance at my Toyota dealership, so I don't know what's going on. Also also also also, the clear coat that Toyota used for the glossy black C pillar trim started peeling after about two years. I know I could have taken it in under warranty, but at that time, I had no time. I see many other gen 4 Prii with the same clear coat flaking and see them in the Prius Chat forum. Even my headlights started peeling, which I didn't know had a clear protectant or something on it. I love my 2016 Prius, but this first model year has been giving me many problems. I’ll never buy a first model year ever again. What happened to Toyota’s quality?
On an incline apply parking brake first with brake pedal pushed, then put selector in Park. This ensures there's no pressure on parking pawl. Also parking brake tends to cease up if not used regularly
@@briank10101 I think the safest solution for that issue would be: 1- press brake pedal 2- engage Neutral (N) 3- engage hand brake 4 - now and last... Engage P on the clutch selector. That way all the car's weight will be on the parking brake and not on the transmission.
Great video thank you. Could you please tell if you revised your assumption that the MG1 drives the car? I think this is wrong as multiple sources including the disassembly one by WeberAuto confirm that it has just three functions - starter, charger, e-cvt. It cannot drive the car.
I live in Yuma and store my 2017 Prius prime ín my garage when I leave for the summer. How to protect the battery from the high heat for the summer. Thanks, Jay Carpenter.
Thanks for the video. Got lots of info from them. Since you said we don't put the car in neutral for a long period of time, what about in the even of towing?
Yes, the whole car needs to be on top of the tow truck with gear in Park and the Parking Brake on. It's not good to "drag" a hybrid with wheels on the ground.
I have a 2020 Camry Hybrid, you are correct you can drive an EV mode only for a few minutes up to about 25 miles an hour, but I have noticed on the highway when the battery is got a good charge all of a sudden it looks like the car is going only in electric mode for about a mile or two at highway speeds, why is that or is that accurate?
There's EV mode and there's EV (engine off) which has higher speed threshold. In the 2018 and newer you can be in EV (but not EV mode) at 60 mph for example with very light accelerator or when lifting off pedal. It used to be up to 47 mph in 2012 Camry Hybrid.
I don't know the top speed for EV on your Camry, but depending on the incline, temperature, speed etc it can go automatically on EV mode for a while. Also going downhill, if you lift your foot from the gas pedal, it'll go EV mode regenerating some energy.
Thanks, however it works it helps get great fuel economy, better than EPA estimates, and then as soon as you hit the gas the engine kicks into seamlessly and smooth.
We have a 2020 Prius prime and my only question is why does the engine start when I’m riding the brakes (steady pressure) coming down hill in EV mode? If I come down the same hill on and off the brakes, it won’t start. Maybe riding the brakes causes the charger to get too hot? Great car but i prefer the engine only starting when I want it to.
Hi. I have just ordered my first Toyota (of any kind). It is a Touring Sports, 1.8 HSD. :) So I would like to learn as much as possible before it will arrive (in April or May next year....). So, I would like to call for your kindness to make some light on the next situations. 1. What if the car is moving and we put the transmission into N? Will it allow the ICM to start? 2. Can you please confirm my next theory? Car is not moving: ICM can start only when transmission is in P Car is moving: ICM can start no matter in which mode is the transmission (P, R, N, D, B) Thank You!
Confused on one thing. My Venza has a hold button, supposedly to hold the car when stopped on an incline. Is it necessary to press it? Pressing on the gas disengages it.
Hi! It’s a brake hold function so you don’t have to keep your foot on the brake pedal when at a traffic light. You can also use it to hold the car on an incline. You have to activate it everything you start the car
Is the plug-in version of the Prius only available in the Prime version? And what about the 2023 Prius? I have read that Toyota has ceased production on the 2022 Prius.
Hello, I'm really like your video and Toyotas by the way. I'm from France and have a 2017 Prius Plugin. Since I bought it (November 2021), it vibrates at speed around 50 and 80-90mph. At start, i thought it was the tires. I changes them in January. Problem attenuated but still there. After that I listened carefully to the drive train sound and noticed some rattling (like a free wheel on a bike when you don't pedal). I noticed the noise is present when I'm turning the wheels, even just a little. If the wheels are straight, no sound. I also noticed when I put my car in neutral and push or pull it, near complete stop, I'm hearing a grinding noise from the transmission (I also feel notches and see engine moving). I know these things are not completely safe to observe, but to see what's going on, I put my car in neutral and push/pull, I see the engine go back and forth a little. I am afraid to let the car to the dealer and they couldn't find the issue and charge me. I never had a problem with the car since buying except this. Could you help me diagnose and eventually explain that to my dealer. It's the hybrid power train, so I think it's covered by the warranty. Thanks for your help.
@@atkak8561 Yes, it's exactly this sound when the car is rolling. Thanks for the tips. I talk to the dealer when I left it for the annual maintenance but he doesn't know this issue. I tried to explain to him but after some time he was upset and told me to go to another Toyota service...
Hi AMD! My '03 V8 4runner's A/C pumps cold air but has been pretty noisy for quite a few years now. It's quiet when the A/C is off, so I'm assuming it's not the pulley bearing. Have you ever had to deal with this issue before? Keep up the great work!
Hi! It could be the compressor. First thing I would do is recharge the system. You’ll need a shop to do this to take out everything and recharge it to your correct amount. If not then I’d check the compressor
good work friend! but i have a question that how much KW the prius prime has on mg2 compare to the mg2 of the prius because Toyota website said prime has a more powerful motor but when i drive, i feel like prius has stronger motor because it accelerate easier(both engine is the same Atkinson 1.8l with 95 hp and 105 lbft)! thank you
I think that if they would make MG2 just bigger it could also alone drive up to 130 km/h? With the engine stopped and MG1 spinning backwards to make sure the engine is still? The advantage of the clutch system is that you do not have to enlarge the MG2 by a lot and can use both engines driving the wheels. Or do I miss something?
omg thank you so much for always answering my question but i forgot to ask you on hybrids when you start the car and the engine doesnt kick in how long should i allow the car to start on ev mode
Hi, can I clarify in the normal hybrid car, HEV, not the DM mode. When driving ev mode, you mentioned MG1 spinning opp direction of MG2. Question is, when MG1 spinning, is MG1 generating current?
For my 2010 Prius hybrid rear two license light bulbs. You mention about they can be replaced with led lights. Can you give me the name of the brand and where I buy the led light for my 2010 Prius? And do I need a resistor in line with the led lights? If so what resistance type and where to buy? Thanks in Advance.
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These “Plug-In Hybrids” are the real future in my view. They will never run out of electric range and die on the side of the road, so they are the best of both worlds.
After daily-driving a hybrid, I am really into PHEVs. They seem the perfect answer for the current time. Perfectly balanced.
The prius prime advance has so many features than can rival a tesla. Wiper turn on when raining and the heavy the rain the faster it work. The high beam turns off automatically if a car can from the opposite direction. It can park by itself. The dynamic cruse control make driving easy by keeping the distance of the from car. It can be charged in two hours for 28 miles of ev range only. The price is way cheaper than the Tesla. Driving at 65mph the car can travel over 600 miles with a full tank. My only complaint is when is charging has to wait two minutes before the ac start and it work for 10 minutes only. I would like to know if somebody can hack the settings to adjust the ac timer longer than 10 minutes.
@@neliosamch3195 I want to make sure I understand what you're saying - so when the vehicle is plugged in to an electrical charger, the air conditioning cuts out for 2 minutes, cuts back on for 10 minutes, and then shuts back off until the vehicle is unplugged?
@@MarcillaSmith when you plug it in, you have to wait 2 minutes before you press the ac bottom then you have to press the ac bottom every 10 minutes to have ac while the battery is charging. You won't be able to have a 2 hour nap because it doesn't have camping mode at least you have the ice running. If the drive battery is full then you can have several hours of ac according to how cold you want to sleep. You can charge it and keep the battery full driving in charging mode then take the nap.
@@neliosamch3195 you're a step ahead, thanks! Also, such disappoint :(
This kind of information is essential for all hybrid owners. Because when you understand ( at least the basics ) how it works, and probably even more important, why the designers made it that way, one can get the best out of the car. And, consequently, you will operate the car the way the designers meant it to be operated. Less wear and tear, more enjoyment, least possible operating costs and higher resale values. Besides, you, the owner, will be able to recognise possible problems sooner so you can tell the workshop what might be wrong. Thanks, CCN! Willem, Hekelingen, The Netherlands.
Thanks! I have had my Rav4 Prime for 2 months, very few long trips, 1800 km on the odometer, still have half a tank of gas, and I am getting 90+ km (56 miles) per charge! I love this car!
@robertkassel9419 How are you getting 90 km per charge? What magic tricks do you have
This is in warm weather. Easy on the acceleration. 3 years later, still great!
Is it wrong that I want you to post the entire series so I can binge watch it?
Thank you for all you do!
Thank you! It will consecutive so you’ll get an episode every few days!
Well done. I just purchased a Prime and want to understand the basics of how it works. Your videos give me a good level of understanding. This car is an engineering triumph.
Finally a proper professional video explaining the prius
Love this channel
Finally an explanation of how the planetary gear set connects to all the propulsive systems in a Toyota hybrid. This is probably the first time I've ever seen this explained. I've read many articles/documents on these systems, but they always leave so many questions as they never go into detail about this (most important part). Great job!!!
Good explanation. Was looking for this type of detailed information
You explain that really well. You treat the car very differently when you have an idea of how everything is related.
Many greetings from Germany.
I build helicopters and our planetary Gearboxes look exactly the same. So cool to see this. Thanks for your channel!
All automatic gearboxes are based on planetary gear sets. For every 2 gears needs one set. Good thing, Toyota hybrid needs just one planetary gear set.
It always amazes me the engineering put into these cars. Absolute geniuses the minds that designed this.
Probably best explanation of Toyota hybrid system. Thank you.
Great vídeo. Thanks. I'm actually trying a Rav4 Prime this weekend and I already have driven it for 360 kms. With full ev parts, even at 140 kms/h and also highway hv and regular roads in hv.
My 2014 Plug In Prius.
Gets 54 to 58 mpg
Thanks for your videos.
2015 Prius Plug In at 130,433 miles. Still gets 56-60 MPG . I use the plug in a lot but since winter time and high elevation in CO. I’ve lost a few MPG
Great Video. Thank you very much. I look the most videos about Toyota Hybrid cars from your Channel.
Your explanations are very good.
I come from Germany and drive a Toyota C-HR 1,8 HSD.
Greetings Michael.
Another excellent, easy to understand explanation how these gears works. Can't wait for next episode about HV battery.
AMD, one dude in my FB group mod his Prius and double up number of battery packs. Not much details available other than he cut and weld the battery casing, use proper gauge wire, good connectors, etc (all parts salvage from original battery packs). So far he reported much longer range in EV, much better mpg. Pls comments in your next video.
I need to watch this again with a pen and pad. These cars are complicated. Thanks for the vid!!
I love my 21 Prius Prime and love learning even more. This is great and can’t wait for the rest of the series on it. Amazing work AMD!!!
What an awesome video. I have very limited experience with cars in general, but these concepts were very easy to follow and learn. Well done.
Love the content. I work in toyota sales. I'll have to forward this to my Prime customers.
My son got a Rav 4 prime today. Thanks for the valuable information. More please!
Picking up my new Prius Prime mid January 2022. It’s currently on a ship coming from Japan!
HI AMD, the simple but complicated method is working. As for others, it’s the first time I’ve seen some detail in HOW the power sources interact on in the Hyb Syn Drive system. Nicely done. I also have a lot more respect for the engineers and the MAJOR complexity increase that went into the Prime series of vehicles. If they can design this, bZ4X should be a walk in the park, once they’ve got a reliable battery supply. Thanks again!
👍🦘 Very interesting, as it turn out I’m on my second Prius the first did 363000 Kms (app 225k miles) before I traded it on my second which I happily drive with now 140k on it. I thought I knew how the system worked “Wrong” thanks so much for this channel you’ve got a new subscriber .
Thanks for the explanation. Really love your vids. I’m picking up my Prius Prime 2021 Technology pkg ( Canada) in two weeks. So, these vids are really very informative. Keep them coming.
My prime advance, i notice the battery has grown in capacity the more i wall charge it, I went from 25 to 28 mile range. Also with the prime in ev auto with ac off and in b mode which enhances the regen braking while driving in ev modes in town speeds and long braking i can drive almost 35 miles in ev only. Most times i am driving medium speeds i achive 70 mpg just doing hybrid only.
Just got a 2020 Prius. Love it!
Thanks for the simple explanation of how a very complex transmission works.
I wish car journalists could be made to watch this so they would stop erroniously talking about cone pulleys & belts!
Your explanations are amazing! I learn a lot from them 👍🏻
CCN - Fact check: It's been more than a decade since straight hybrids have been limited to 28-MPH EV-Mode speeds. In particular, my 2015 Accord hybrid has entered EV mode at 75MPH. I'm pretty sure that's true of the 4th-generation Hybrid Synergy Drive (Toyota, post-2016), too. Of course, the range is extremely limited in that situation, since the limited amount of battery charge gets used up really fast.
Toyota hybrids will go EV here and there while driving at higher speeds. But from a standstill entering full EV mode by pressing the button is limited to 25 mph and a very short distance.
@TheCarCareNut False. I own a regular 3rd gen prius and can get up to 45mph, and up to 1 mile with the stock battery before the engine has to start. So if I had a larger battery and am okay with a slow acceleration, or use the engine to get up to speed and then "coast" in EV it could absolutely keep 40-45mph in city and country roads all electric
I enjoyed this video. The planetary gear set mechanism was fascinating!
Your changing the hybrid culture in 🇯🇲
Awesome video AMD! Keep those videos coming, my brother!
Thanks bro as complicated as things sound its very enlightening a 1000 thanks again
The "plug-in" battery in my 2012 Prius Plug-In gave me ~12.5 miles in EV mode at normal speed (~65mph) when new. After one year, it went down to 9.5 miles of range. That's a 27% drop in range after 12 months.
I stopped charging it after that and just run in ECO mode now.
Our Prius 2012 PHEV still goes 11 miles in Ev mode only. Charging it sometimes twice a day. The car was 5 years old when I bought it so I don't know usage and charging before that time but I drove already 18000 miles in Ev mode only.
Do you live in a hot climate area
@@meki___6881 Southern California, but the car was garaged when parked. Many owners of this model had the same issue.
@@bme7491 yea sadly hope its alot better on the new models
Good video. All the info I needed for my future car. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely awesome video, I finally understand the planetary gear and how it works, thank you very much
You have taught me an impressive lesson! Thank you very much. I'm really curious about the following parts of this series.
Congratulations! Always interesting videos 👏👏👏
Thank you!
I do notice that the acceleration and power is much more in battery mode in my 2021 prime vs when the engine kicks in. There is a considerable power decrease while driving on engine mode. I love the all electric power on my Prime, great that they engineered to 84 mph of course I only take it up to around 70 mph cruising speed. I only wished the range is the same as the Rav4, more range would be great.
I often wonder why the power decrease, I can only assume it's because there is more torque provided from the extra battery pack vs only relying on the engine to provide the electric to the MG2 motor.
Thank great video ! I was waiting for a episodes about plug in hybrids as I drive Prime.
I have questions, every time I drive in EV mode downhill after few minutes ( specially with the shifters in B ) , the ICE comes on while it is still in EV. I understand that it has to be related to cooling maybe inverter or something? But I thought the PRIME has electric water pump so why it needs ICE to run?
Hi! In B mode the engine doesn’t come on it’s just spinning to create the drag but it’s actually not running
Hello AMD,
I basically never comment on anything. Ever
But I wanted to say, and I’m very curious…
1), I love your videos. They are just simple enough for a layman to understand, but complex enough for an enthusiast to learn.
2), I’ve read through all the comments here, and I cannot find anyone asking this question:
Can the Prius Prime use the full power of MG1, MG2, and the engine in something like EV AUTO mode?
From what I can find online the Prius Prime is governed at 101 MPH. Far above what anyone outside of a German autobahn would drive, but I was simply curious if it can output that much power.
Thank you
Hi Keith. Thank you for your comment! So it’s not possible for dual motor drive to happen when the engine is running. Both MGs will drive only when the engine is off. When the engine is running it’s turning mg1 to generate and assisting mg2 to drive.
@@TheCarCareNut Thank you for your response! You're one of the only youtubers I know that reads nearly, if not all of the comments left on your videos, marking them with a heart to show that you did read them, and I find that to be really awesome!
I hope you are well :)
I feel a little better about purchasing one. Thanks for sharing
I have a 2015 Prius.....last of that body style.....and girlfriend has a 2016.....day and night of the two platforms.....even though they are one year apart.... if you have an option.....don't think about it twice.....get the 2016 and above......huge difference.
If there was Highlander Prime, it would definitely be my next vehicle
Congratulations on 1 year anniversary 🤓 is it truly safe to have your engine bay detailed ? Concerned about the water on the engine ? As always, thank you.
Thank you! There shouldn’t be an issue with that as long as things get dried up and avoiding direct water pressure on electrical connectors
great video, only thing I noticed was at the end when you meant to say "counterproductive" instead of "counterintuitive"
Thank you AMD. I would just add, MG1 is also used to spin an engine in B mode (or when battery is on 85%) and car is slowing down. I'm looking for part 2.
Awesome explanation about planetary gear systems AMD! Keep it up!
A couple topics that are popular in Rav4 Prime communities that would be cool to answer are: What happens differently in Charge Mode vs HV mode? I'm guessing it is diverting more power to MG1 to charge the battery, thus working harder, but there is frequent discussion of how much harder/less efficient it is to run in this mode. Also, do the rear motors of the Rav4 Prime regen? Is there a difference in regen in say one of the "S1-4 gears" vs just touching the brake pedal where the Charge needle is at the same "level"?
Great video...very informative. I'm looking forward to the next one .
Looking forward to the other videos in this series! The planetary gear set and the way the dual motor drive works is extremely similar to the way the Chevy Volt operates.
I have the new Venza with regenerative braking. I have been following these discussions. I think regenerative is the better choice. One video made the case for me. On a long distance trip, the battery will be empty soon, and you will carrying a lot of dead weight. The hybrid lithium batteries are much smaller and lighter. I get close to 45 mpg, no highway driving, with an endless supply of electricity. I have also been surprised with the sudden acceleration the hybrid provides. I thought I was buying a turtle.
Thank you AMD Great video 👍 (2021 Prius Prime XLE)
I can't even sit in a drive thru in neutral very long without getting a warning message on the master display in my 2014 Camry Hybrid. This is something I would do as second nature in my 2003 Tundra, to alleviate some of the strain on the drive train while waiting long periods. I have to stay in drive with the Camry. It was just something I had to get used to.
Thank you 🙏 Thankfully I spent a full day in class on planetary gears gif marine transmission
I have one of these. Thanks for explaining how things work 😁
Excellent video as usual, could you please tell me why my CHR revs REALLY high on the overrun going down hill on some occasions but not all, so much so that the only way to stop it is to break quite hard slowing the car to as little as 25 MPH.
Maybe a video on how the different modes ie ECO, NORMAL and SPORT, integrate into the planetary gear explication in this video
Thank you
It automatically engages B mode
I used the EV mode on my 2010 Prius most days for the last mile or less getting home.
Great video, thanks.
Hi, could you do a pros and cons of the PHEVs "Charge Mode" by briefly holding the HV/EV button please. Thanks Daryl
This explains why my Prius Four Touring feels like it wants to creep forward, and the parking brake creaks when the gear is in park, and the gas motor turns on to charge the battery. Is there a service bulletin for the parking brake? My dealership had already done the parking brake recall from a few years ago, but when I park on my slightly sloped driveway and disengage the parking brake, it makes a loud thunk as if the parking pawl was holding the car. Also, when I apply the parking brake on a slope, the car rolls downward a lot. And while entering or exiting the car, the rear brakes make a lot of creaking noises. Does this mean the brakes need adjusting?
Also, when I’m at a red light on a hill, why does the energy flow show that electricity is going to the wheels when I’m firmly pressing the brakes and not moving? This only happens on a hill, and it can’t be the hill start assist because that uses the mechanical brakes, if I’m not mistaken.
Also also, my CV axel had been making ticking sounds when braking, and my dealership did the service bulletin fix for one CV axel, but I’m not sure if there was another bulletin for the other side.
Also also also, when I start my car, it seems like the gear selector glitches or something. When I start the car, and it does it’s beeping and system tests where all the dash lights turn on, it makes additional chimes, and then the front proximity sensor shows that there’s an object in front of me as if I’m in drive and then the proximity screen goes away. I had no accidents, and I do all my scheduled maintenance at my Toyota dealership, so I don't know what's going on.
Also also also also, the clear coat that Toyota used for the glossy black C pillar trim started peeling after about two years. I know I could have taken it in under warranty, but at that time, I had no time. I see many other gen 4 Prii with the same clear coat flaking and see them in the Prius Chat forum. Even my headlights started peeling, which I didn't know had a clear protectant or something on it.
I love my 2016 Prius, but this first model year has been giving me many problems. I’ll never buy a first model year ever again. What happened to Toyota’s quality?
Hi! The parking brake needs to be looked into as it might need an adjustment
On an incline apply parking brake first with brake pedal pushed, then put selector in Park. This ensures there's no pressure on parking pawl. Also parking brake tends to cease up if not used regularly
@@briank10101 I think the safest solution for that issue would be: 1- press brake pedal 2- engage Neutral (N) 3- engage hand brake 4 - now and last... Engage P on the clutch selector. That way all the car's weight will be on the parking brake and not on the transmission.
Great video thank you. Could you please tell if you revised your assumption that the MG1 drives the car? I think this is wrong as multiple sources including the disassembly one by WeberAuto confirm that it has just three functions - starter, charger, e-cvt. It cannot drive the car.
Apparently Prius Prime does use MG1 to drive while the RAV4 Prime doesn't.
do you have a video discussing the difference between RAV4 Hybrid Prime/Plug in and a regular Hybrid? Thank you.
Hi! Yea the video came out today with another part coming up. ruclips.net/video/Jb7lwUiDw3o/видео.html
I live in Yuma and store my 2017 Prius prime ín my garage when I leave for the summer. How to protect the battery from the high heat for the summer. Thanks, Jay Carpenter.
1) Is it a good idea to buy a TOYOTA plug-in NOW or should we wait a little longer when the technology is more reliable and cost effective, my friend?
This guy is just superb.
Excellent information, thank you!
Thank you very much. Respect for your work. Kudos
Thanks for the video. Got lots of info from them. Since you said we don't put the car in neutral for a long period of time, what about in the even of towing?
Hi! In towing you want the driving wheels off the ground in hybrids
Yes, the whole car needs to be on top of the tow truck with gear in Park and the Parking Brake on. It's not good to "drag" a hybrid with wheels on the ground.
Another 👌 video thanks
My dumb question is does the planetary gears are submerge with the engine oil? Or it has its own lubrication?
Hi! It is lubricated with transmission fluid
@@TheCarCareNut Those planetary gears are basically the so-called power split device?
Hi Gabriel! Yes it’s the same thing.
@@TheCarCareNut Thank you!
I have a 2020 Camry Hybrid, you are correct you can drive an EV mode only for a few minutes up to about 25 miles an hour, but I have noticed on the highway when the battery is got a good charge all of a sudden it looks like the car is going only in electric mode for about a mile or two at highway speeds, why is that or is that accurate?
There's EV mode and there's EV (engine off) which has higher speed threshold. In the 2018 and newer you can be in EV (but not EV mode) at 60 mph for example with very light accelerator or when lifting off pedal. It used to be up to 47 mph in 2012 Camry Hybrid.
I don't know the top speed for EV on your Camry, but depending on the incline, temperature, speed etc it can go automatically on EV mode for a while. Also going downhill, if you lift your foot from the gas pedal, it'll go EV mode regenerating some energy.
Thanks, however it works it helps get great fuel economy, better than EPA estimates, and then as soon as you hit the gas the engine kicks into seamlessly and smooth.
Regular hybrids will sometimes blip into EV here and there but it’s not consistent
We have a 2020 Prius prime and my only question is why does the engine start when I’m riding the brakes (steady pressure) coming down hill in EV mode? If I come down the same hill on and off the brakes, it won’t start.
Maybe riding the brakes causes the charger to get too hot? Great car but i prefer the engine only starting when I want it to.
Hi! It actually automatically engage B mode which uses the engine to stop the car. The engine is technically not running just spinning
Hi. I have just ordered my first Toyota (of any kind). It is a Touring Sports, 1.8 HSD. :) So I would like to learn as much as possible before it will arrive (in April or May next year....).
So, I would like to call for your kindness to make some light on the next situations.
1. What if the car is moving and we put the transmission into N? Will it allow the ICM to start?
2. Can you please confirm my next theory?
Car is not moving: ICM can start only when transmission is in P
Car is moving: ICM can start no matter in which mode is the transmission (P, R, N, D, B)
Thank You!
I have to ask what are your thoughts on the 2023 Prius? I know that it has not on sale in North America yet.
Can you do series on the rav4 2019 and up all wheel drive.
Confused on one thing. My Venza has a hold button, supposedly to hold the car when stopped on an incline. Is it necessary to press it? Pressing on the gas disengages it.
Hi! It’s a brake hold function so you don’t have to keep your foot on the brake pedal when at a traffic light. You can also use it to hold the car on an incline. You have to activate it everything you start the car
@@TheCarCareNut Thank you. My Limited has a lot of things I've never seen before.
Thank you SO much for this! on the topic of keeping hybrid in neutral for towing, is this just not possible on hybrids?
It’s not possible for Toyota hybrids
Very well done👍 i am looking forward to part 2 , i am thinking of getting a Toyota Corolla hybrid ????
In neutral engine will still start for heating the cabin only (if heating is on) but it will not charge the hv battery
It cannot start in neutral. If it’s already running it will stay running.
Is the plug-in version of the Prius only available in the Prime version? And what about the 2023 Prius? I have read that Toyota has ceased production on the 2022 Prius.
Hello, I'm really like your video and Toyotas by the way. I'm from France and have a 2017 Prius Plugin. Since I bought it (November 2021), it vibrates at speed around 50 and 80-90mph. At start, i thought it was the tires. I changes them in January. Problem attenuated but still there. After that I listened carefully to the drive train sound and noticed some rattling (like a free wheel on a bike when you don't pedal). I noticed the noise is present when I'm turning the wheels, even just a little. If the wheels are straight, no sound. I also noticed when I put my car in neutral and push or pull it, near complete stop, I'm hearing a grinding noise from the transmission (I also feel notches and see engine moving). I know these things are not completely safe to observe, but to see what's going on, I put my car in neutral and push/pull, I see the engine go back and forth a little. I am afraid to let the car to the dealer and they couldn't find the issue and charge me. I never had a problem with the car since buying except this. Could you help me diagnose and eventually explain that to my dealer. It's the hybrid power train, so I think it's covered by the warranty. Thanks for your help.
Maybe it is your problem and solution: ruclips.net/video/dNxECvhQBl0/видео.html
@@atkak8561 Yes, it's exactly this sound when the car is rolling. Thanks for the tips.
I talk to the dealer when I left it for the annual maintenance but he doesn't know this issue. I tried to explain to him but after some time he was upset and told me to go to another Toyota service...
Now i know where the sound comes from
Hi AMD!
My '03 V8 4runner's A/C pumps cold air but has been pretty noisy for quite a few years now. It's quiet when the A/C is off, so I'm assuming it's not the pulley bearing. Have you ever had to deal with this issue before?
Keep up the great work!
Hi! It could be the compressor. First thing I would do is recharge the system. You’ll need a shop to do this to take out everything and recharge it to your correct amount. If not then I’d check the compressor
good work friend! but i have a question that how much KW the prius prime has on mg2 compare to the mg2 of the prius because Toyota website said prime has a more powerful motor but when i drive, i feel like prius has stronger motor because it accelerate easier(both engine is the same Atkinson 1.8l with 95 hp and 105 lbft)! thank you
Hi! This information is not published if I remember correctly. I’ll double check
Thank you for such important information
I think that if they would make MG2 just bigger it could also alone drive up to 130 km/h? With the engine stopped and MG1 spinning backwards to make sure the engine is still?
The advantage of the clutch system is that you do not have to enlarge the MG2 by a lot and can use both engines driving the wheels. Or do I miss something?
omg thank you so much for always answering my question but i forgot to ask you on hybrids when you start the car and the engine doesnt kick in how long should i allow the car to start on ev mode
You shouldn't have to wait any amount of time in EV mode.
On the prime you don’t need to wait for EV mode. In hybrids you do have to allow the engine to warm up before it allows EV mode
@@TheCarCareNut my car always starts with ev its camry 2021 so do i just oress the gas lightly
No need. If the engine doesn’t start then it’s already at good temperature and you’re good to go
and is it good to get rust proof for your car
Hi, can I clarify in the normal hybrid car, HEV, not the DM mode. When driving ev mode, you mentioned MG1 spinning opp direction of MG2. Question is, when MG1 spinning, is MG1 generating current?
There is also heretical mode. In heretical mode, mg1 drives the car and mg2 charges the battery.
I have a question. How do you warn up engine before driving if they always start on electric mode. I have a 18 prime
Hi! You’d want to put it in hybrid mode which will start the engine then go into ev
@@TheCarCareNut thanks for the info.
12:00 is that why in reverse the gas engine will not come on?
Great information on Hibrid Prime.
The big question:
¿Are there enough mechanics available to service this technology?
Hi! At this time there is but they are getting less and less as the automotive industry is retiring more technician than it is hiring
For my 2010 Prius hybrid rear two license light bulbs. You mention about they can be replaced with led lights. Can you give me the name of the brand and where I buy the led light for my 2010 Prius? And do I need a resistor in line with the led lights? If so what resistance type and where to buy? Thanks in Advance.
Hi! You don’t need a resister for the license plate lights and I’ve used vleds.com before with good results
Thank you!! Thank you thank you!!!
AMD, did they install a transmission cooler as well to keep the MG Temps low enough to prolong the winding life?
Hi! No transmission cooler as it’s not needed because there’s no friction
Fantastic, thank you!
Thank you for your excellent content, it’s info you don’t get anywhere else.
What is the advantage of having regular service at Toyota dealership?
Hi! Original parts factory trained technicians. Also access to the manufacturers latest tools and equipment
You are the best! Thank you!
Great video! Thank you 🙏