By the time someone piecemeals something like that together...there will probably be an actual plug-in version!Anybody with experience with hybrids know if a plug in conversion will eventually be possible for the Maverick?
Plug in to charge the 1 battery or go full out and make the truck fully electric?Anybody with experience with hybrids know if a plug in conversion will eventually be possible for the Maverick?
The idea would be to be able to charge the existing Hybrid battery and be able to configure the truck to run on the battery only for a certain range. I’m new to hybrids, so I’m not entirely sure how big of a deal this is to do. I’m guessing a plug port and some sort of software, but again, not entirely sure of the complexity involved in something like this.Plug in to charge the 1 battery or go full out and make the truck fully electric?
It's huge.I’m new to hybrids, so I’m not entirely sure how big of a deal this is to do.
Got a link? There are a range of Li-ion chemistries these days, but I've not seen anything on this. C-Max hybrid and plug-in used the same battery technology; I have no visibility to the Escape's HF45.EDIT: and also usually have a different chemistry;
You're right I misspoke, the chemistry in terms li-ion is the same, but the energy density and other differences require different types of cells. From this article:It's huge.
- HVB is typically ~5x larger, so significant packaging issues.
- need to add a house-current charging system and socket
- need to add inverter capacity to support full-power EV from HVB only
Got a link? There are a range of Li-ion chemistries these days, but I've not seen anything on this. C-Max hybrid and plug-in used the same battery technology; I have no visibility to the Escape's HF45.
On your own? Anything is possible with enough money and determination but realistically, no, that boat (DIY) sailed away well over a decade ago.Anybody with experience with hybrids know if a plug in conversion will eventually be possible for the Maverick?
So much for my faith in C&D to get things right... these three batteries are as different as the vehicles that use them, and the article as fanciful as their knowledge of battery usage.
There's no difference in drivetrain EV power, hybrid vs. plug-in Escape. Same motors and gearing, but a little more power from the engine to make up for the increased weight, and ~5x more HVB. The plug-in also gets a big increase in HVB current delivery through the inverter, enabling rated motor power without using ICE. You can EV to 85 mph with either, but it's a lot harder to get there in the hybrid, because it can't access full motor power without using series mode (ICE as generator).... Plus I don't actually know if the current hybrid drivetrain can actually push the vehicle over 45ish mph by itself. Does anyone know if the Maverick (or escape) non plug in electric drive systems kick in at higher speeds?
I'd just like a bigger battery! I love doing all my local driving in electric only, but its a lot of effort to make sure I am in electric mode..... It feels like the battery power is very much adjunct to to the gas engine, where I'd really like the opposite setup.Anybody with experience with hybrids know if a plug in conversion will eventually be possible for the Maverick?
It's a 1.1 kW battery, a very small battery, and a true plug-in battery is about 14kw, a HUGE difference..The idea would be to be able to charge the existing Hybrid battery and be able to configure the truck to run on the battery only for a certain range. I’m new to hybrids, so I’m not entirely sure how big of a deal this is to do. I’m guessing a plug port and some sort of software, but again, not entirely sure of the complexity involved in something like this.
How much driving in Elec mode do you think a 1.1KW battery can do?I'd just like a bigger battery! I love doing all my local driving in electric only, but its a lot of effort to make sure I am in electric mode..... It feels like the battery power is very much adjunct to to the gas engine, where I'd really like the opposite setup.