ReInverted - EV and Hybrid Experiences
212 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsI’m Balint and I help people looking to buy EV and hybrid cars with useful information from real owners, so that they can narrow down and decide which one is best for them.
When it was time to buy my first used car, a Prius, I read all the reviews I could find and watched all the videos on youtube on what to look out for before buying one. But I felt somewhat disappointed as there was a limited number of resources out there covering used Priuses. With all the limited information I knew on Priuses I bought our first Prius. Since then I bought another one and my brother-sister-in law as well.
When I was checking out a Prius to buy, one owner asked if I could come with him to check out a newer model he wanted to upgrade to, as he saw me going over his car meticulously.
I started the weekly podcast to share the acquired knowledge on used Priuses, to help others with information on the technology, the car and to talk with owners from around the world about their experience and the industry.
To help people who are looking to buy a used Prius, I've summarised my Prius experience with tons of information what to know about them as well as what to check before we buy one. You can find this detailed guide on www.reinverted.com/review
This was in July 2019. Since then, the podcast grew quick to include other ownership experiences as well so it was rebranded from Prius Podcast to ReInverted, to cover all sorts of used hybrid (mild, normal, plugin) and used EV cars as well.
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Episodes
2 URBAN MYTHS about killing the inverter in a Gen2 Prius
April 17, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 10.2 MBA repurposed episode segment on a topic I think is important to get some separate information from a Toyota Expert. Peter the hybrid guy talks about the 2 urban myths whether a Gen2 Prius inverter could be killed by going fast with the car or a long period of time, or if towing could harm the inverter. Use these advises at your own risk. Facebook: https://cutt.ly/Zt9ZdrF Youtube: https://cutt.ly/lt9ZpWg Apple podcast: https://cutt.ly/ut9Zi0o
A Prius feature you didn’t know about that makes long distance driving an ease
April 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 minute - 3.62 MBSharing an awesome Prius hack that only few people know about. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/priuspodcast/
One of our PRIUS WON'T START
April 03, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 9.08 MBOne of our Prius refused to start the other day... Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/priuspodcast Prius Buyer's guide course: https://www.udemy.com/course/priusbuyersguide/
9 YEAR Prius ownership experience from a Prius Hiker
March 27, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 38.1 MBToday I talk Prius with a hiker who owned a Prius for 9 years. Carista OBD2 adapter 30% off coupon: BALINT30 until March 27th on caristaapp.com and Amazon sites. Prius Buyer's guide course: https://www.udemy.com/course/priusbuyersguide/
A tragedy and a great project | Green Car Movement
March 20, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 76.8 MBToday we talk about the Green Car Movement with a repeat guest, Peter the ‘Hybrid Guy’. Carista OBD2 adapter 30% off coupon: BALINT30 until March 27th on caristaapp.com and Amazon sites. Green Car Movement FB group: https://cutt.ly/Xtk4WCb Green Car Movement shirts: https://cutt.ly/HtQMMKh Hybrid Battery Reconditioning Training: https://go.hybridautomotive.com/register Prolong Systems: https://cutt.ly/Itk4n8r Sponsor: www.Hometownhybrids.com Hybrid batteries from $995 with f...
Talking with Dimov from the CARISTA App that helps diagnose our Priuses!
March 13, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 55.3 MBI have a chat with the head of sales from the Carista app that can helps us diagnose our Priuses! Use coupon code BALINT30 until March 27th to get 30% off from the Carista OBD2 Bluetooth adapter. Coupon is valid through the https://caristaapp.com website and on all Amazon stores. Just search for Carista OBD2 adapter. Sponsor: www.Hometownhybrids.com Hybrid batteries from $995 with free shipping and 2 year or 50k mile warranty for a Gen2 Prius (2004-2009) refurbished battery pack. Cou...
STUCK odometer at 299,999 on the Prius | Solutions?
March 06, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 16.7 MBOur 2004 Prius is closing in on the magic odometer count of 299,999. It is great that not much had to be done in repair to the car but this odometer issue causes a dilemma to keep the car or sell it? Let’s go over what are our options. Sponsor: Hometownhybrid.com Hybrid batteries from $995 with free shipping and warranty. The mobile service came right to my house, I didn’t have to go anywhere. They gave me options before doing any work, so I was able to make an informed decision. The pr...
A story on KILLING the hybrid battery in a Prius using the EV button
February 28, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MBIn the past couple of weeks when I was writing my guest blog article on our Gen2 Priuses to green car congress (article link), the topic of EV button usage came to my mind. I have a story about someone using the EV button in a way that systematically killed the hybrid battery in his Prius. Sponsor: Hometownhybrids.com Hybrid batteries from $995 with free shipping and a 2 year or 50k mile warranty for a refurbished Gen2 Prius battery. The mobile service came right to my house, I didn’t h...
A story on KILLING the hybrid battery using the EV button
February 28, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 11.6 MBIn the past couple of weeks when I was writing my guest blog article on our Gen2 Priuses to green car congress (article link), the topic of EV button usage came to my mind. I have a story about someone using the EV button in a way that systematically killed the hybrid battery in his Prius. Sponsor: Hometownhybrids.com Hybrid batteries from $995 with free shipping and a 2 year or 50k mile warranty for a refurbished Gen2 Prius battery. The mobile service came right to my house, I didn’t h...
Rattling from engine bay in my 2005 Prius RESOLVED | Service Update on the family fleet
February 21, 2020 08:00 - 4 minutes - 9.02 MBWe had some services done to three of the four Priuses in the family among which was resolving a rattling sound on my 2005 and a strange wheel alignment on the 2004. Sponsor: Prius Podcast is brought to you by HomeTown Hybrids. Hometown Hybrids offers free shipping on all Prius hybrid battery packs and they even have a mobile installation service throughout Texas. Hometown Hybrids batteries ship free with Fedex, not freight and can be delivered straight to your home or mechanic. If you’re ...
Rattling from engine bay in my 2005 RESOLVED | Service Update on the family fleet
February 21, 2020 08:00 - 4 minutes - 9.02 MBWe had some services done to three of the four Priuses in the family among which was resolving a rattling sound on my 2005 and a strange wheel alignment on the 2004. Sponsor: Prius Podcast is brought to you by HomeTown Hybrids. Hometown Hybrids offers free shipping on all Prius hybrid battery packs and they even have a mobile installation service throughout Texas. Hometown Hybrids batteries ship free with Fedex, not freight and can be delivered straight to your home or mechanic. If you’re ...
Toyota-Tesla partnership history with Peter, a former Toyota employee
February 14, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 44.5 MBToday’s episode focuses on the partnership that Toyota and Tesla had and a chat about the industry with Peter who is an automotive consultant and a former Toyota employee. Sponsor: Prius Podcast is brought to you by HomeTown Hybrids. Hometown Hybrids offers free shipping on all Prius hybrid battery packs and they even have a mobile installation service throughout Texas. Hometown Hybrids batteries ship free with Fedex, not freight and can be delivered straight to your home or mechanic. If y...
Hydrogen, Lexus EV and more efficient plug-in technology | Toyota talk with Peter, a former Toyota employee
February 07, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 43.7 MBI discuss recent news from Toyota regarding their second generation hydrogen vehicle, their EV vehicle announcement and a more efficient plug-in technology and analyse Toyota with an insider, Peter who was working in Toyota and can let us know some insider information on all these aspects. Sponsor: Prius Podcast is brought to you by HomeTown Hybrids. Hometown Hybrids offers free shipping on all Prius hybrid battery packs and they even have a mobile installation service throughout Texas. Ho...
Catalytic Converter Epidemic | Prius talk with Peter the Hybrid guy
January 31, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 22.8 MBIn today’s episode, Peter shares why he bought his 4th Prius and share some crazy insights on the topic of catalytic converter thefts. Peter’s article - Protect your Prius: https://www.torquenews.com/8113/stop-catalytic-converter-theft-toyota-prius-new-protective-sheild Prius Podcast is brought to you by HomeTown Hybrids. Hometown Hybrids offers free shipping on all Prius hybrid battery packs and they even have a mobile installation service throughout Texas. Hometown Hybrids batteries...
Gen2 (2003-2009) Prius buyer’s guide course for FREE
January 25, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 2.39 MBCourse: https://www.udemy.com/course/priusbuyersguide/ Use coupon code PRIUSNATION100 to get 100% off until January 26th. The course now entered into it's pilot phase and I’m looking forward to improve it based on your reviews and feedbacks.
Toyota Hybrid Sales INCREASING
January 24, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 12.5 MBTalking about Toyota hybrid sales and EV news from the manufacturer that can make it a dominant EV seller in a few years time. Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/priusbuyersguide/ Use coupon code PRIUSNATION100 to get 100% off until January 26th. Sponsor: PriusPodcast is brought to you by HomeTown Hybrids. Hometown Hybrids offers free shipping on all Prius hybrid battery packs and they even have a mobile installation service throughout Texas. Hometown Hybrids batteries ship free wi...
Prius Podcast Announcement
January 23, 2020 17:45 - 2 minutes - 4.2 MBPrius Nation! I have an announcement to make. This will be especially interesting to you if you are looking to buy a second generation Prius made from 2003-2009 or you actually own one.
A 2008 Prius with 347k miles and NO ISSUES | Prius Talk with Matt
January 17, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 94.6 MBHey Prius Nation, BLNT here and in today’s episode I chat with Matt from Rhode Island, who is the first owner of a 2008 Prius that now has 347k miles (555k kms). His Prius is holding up nicely without any major faults. We talk about his hybrid journey, examine Toyota's hydrogen and EV line for 2020 among other things. PriusPodcast is brought to you by HomeTown Hybrids. Hometown Hybrids offers free shipping on all Prius hybrid battery packs and they even have a mobile installation service t...
2008 Prius review after 347,000 miles | Prius Talk with Matt
January 17, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 94.6 MBHey Prius Nation, BLNT here and in today’s episode I chat with Matt from Rhode Island, who is the first owner of a 2008 Prius that now has 347k miles (555k kms). His Prius is holding up nicely without any major faults. We talk about his hybrid journey, examine Toyota's hydrogen and EV line for 2020 among other things. PriusPodcast is brought to you by HomeTown Hybrids. Hometown Hybrids offers free shipping on all Prius hybrid battery packs and they even have a mobile installation service t...
HOW MUCH OIL do our Priuses BURN? (0W-20 vs 5W-30)
January 10, 2020 08:00 - 7 minutes - 13.8 MBHey Prius Nation, let’s talk about oil today! PriusPodcast is brought to you by HomeTown Hybrids. Hometown Hybrids offers free shipping on all Prius hybrid battery packs and they even have a mobile installation service throughout Texas. Hometown Hybrids batteries ship free with Fedex, not freight and can be delivered straight to your home or mechanic. If you’re not sure that your battery has failed or have any questions about your Prius, you can chat with a technician on their website home...
ZAGREB you beauty! + SERVICE update on our 2005 and 2004
January 03, 2020 08:13 - 5 minutes - 10.7 MBIn today’s episode, I will share a service update on the Priuses we drive. A 2005 with 239k kms (148k miles) and a 2004 with 290k kms (180k miles) along our holiday travels. Prius Podcast Sponsor: Hometown Hybrids offers free shipping on all Prius hybrid battery packs and they even have a mobile installation service throughout Texas. Hometown Hybrids batteries ship free with Fedex, not freight and can be delivered straight to your home or mechanic. If you’re not sure if your battery has ...
Buying a non-working 2005 Prius for $600 and fixing it in 5 minutes | Prius Talk with the Hybrid Guy
December 27, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBMerry Christmas Prius Nation! In today’s episode, I have a guest, Peter the ‘Hybrid Guy’ from Seattle. Peter is an automotive consultant specialising in electric cars and hybrid battery technologies. Peter is an Instructor of Automotive Technology at Columbia Basin College, a Prius owner and also a contributor on torquenews.com. Peter shares a number of stories from his hybrid journey, we will discuss generations and the industry. Sponsor: Hometown Hybrids offers free shipping on all P...
Prius Talk with Prius Fanatic | Modding a 2006 Prius
December 20, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 55.9 MBIn today’s episode, I have a guest, Mykyta from Chicago, who has done a bunch of modifications to his Gen2 Prius. He has an Instagram account where he documents his mods that also contains a list going over each and every modification he has done. Mykyta’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prius_fanatic06/ Gen2 Prius buyer’s guide course I put together on what to look out for before buying a Gen2 Prius: https://www.udemy.com/course/priusbuyersguide/ If you want to come on the show t...
Would you spend $5-6000 on TUNING your Prius? | Prius Talk with a Prius Fanatic
December 20, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 55.9 MBWould you spend $5-6000 to modify-tune your Prius? In today’s episode, I have a guest, Mykyta from Chicago, who has done a bunch of modifications to his Gen2 Prius. He has an Instagram account where he documents his mods that also contains a list going over each and every modification he has done. But why would someone start to modify their Prius? Mykyta’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prius_fanatic06/ Gen2 Prius buyer’s guide course I put together on what to look out for before...
FIXED - Wind whistle coming from driver's side mirror of our 2004 Prius
December 13, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 6.72 MBI talk about wind whistle coming from the driver’s side mirror of our 2004. It was interesting as neither of the other 3 Priuses in the family had such an issue. If you want to come on the show to talk Prius or industry, send me an email to [email protected]. Sponsor: Hometown Hybrids offers free shipping on all Prius hybrid battery packs and they even have a mobile installation service throughout Texas. Hometown Hybrids batteries ship free with Fedex, not freight and can be deliver...
CHECK your tire pressures!
December 06, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 7.69 MBIn today’s episode, I talk about the importance of tire pressures. What generally happens at a tire shop and how to know what is the correct tire pressure. If you want to come on the show to talk Prius or industry, send me an email to [email protected]. Sponsor: PriusPodcast is brought to you by HomeTown Hybrids. Hometown Hybrids offers free shipping on all Prius hybrid battery packs and they even have a mobile installation service throughout Texas. Hometown Hybrids batteries ship...
Servicing a JBL woofer in the Prius - How HARD can it be?
November 29, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 8.07 MBI’m sharing my experience of servicing the JBL woofer in our Priuses. Almost a FREE FIX? PriusPodcast is brought to you by HomeTown Hybrids. Hometown Hybrids offers free shipping on all Prius hybrid battery packs and they even have a mobile installation service throughout Texas. Hometown Hybrids batteries ship free with Fedex, not freight and can be delivered straight to your home or mechanic. Right now, they’ve got a sale of $100 off, on any hybrid batteries until November 30th. If you’re...
Do you really need to disconnect the 12V battery to change the rear brakes on a Prius?
November 22, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 9.33 MBIn today’s episode, I’m sharing the story on having the rear brakes changed on my 2005 that had done 230k kms (about 143k miles). $100 off any hybrid battery until November 30th: Hometown Hybrids offers free shipping on all Prius hybrid battery packs and they even have a mobile installation service throughout Texas. Hometown Hybrids batteries ship free with Fedex, not freight and can be delivered straight to your home or mechanic. Right now, they’ve got a sale of $100 off any hybrid batt...
Do you really need to disconnect the 12V battery to change the rear brakes?
November 22, 2019 08:00 - 4 minutes - 9.33 MBIn today’s episode, I’m sharing the story on having the rear brakes changed on my 2005 that had done 230k kms (about 143k miles). $100 off any hybrid battery until November 30th: Hometown Hybrids offers free shipping on all Prius hybrid battery packs and they even have a mobile installation service throughout Texas. Hometown Hybrids batteries ship free with Fedex, not freight and can be delivered straight to your home or mechanic. Right now, they’ve got a sale of $100 off any hybrid batt...
Fake ADAC Tire Reviews? Winter tire selection for our Priuses
November 15, 2019 08:00 - 3 minutes - 6.15 MBSharing my experience going with cheap winter tires. $100 off any hybrid battery until November 30th: Hometown Hybrids offers free shipping on all Prius hybrid battery packs and they even have a mobile installation service throughout Texas. Hometown Hybrids batteries ship free with Fedex, not freight and can be delivered straight to your home or mechanic. Right now, they’ve got a sale of $100 off any hybrid battery until November 30th. If you’re not sure if your battery has failed or hav...
From a Volvo S80 to a Prius | Prius talk with Aaron
November 08, 2019 08:00 - 44 minutes - 82.4 MBHey Prius Nation, BLNT here and in today’s episode, I will have a discussion with Aaron on his journey of hybrids. His family now owns a number of hybrids, not all Toyotas. But why does a person sell his Volvo in the first place to buy a Prius? Let’s dive in. $100 off any hybrid battery until November 30th: Hometown Hybrids offers free shipping on all Prius hybrid battery packs and they even have a mobile installation service throughout Texas. Hometown Hybrids batteries ship free with Fe...
Are CHEAP SUMMER tires worth it? | Chinese Summer Tire Review
November 01, 2019 08:00 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBWhen we bought our first used Prius, the 2004 for my wife, it came with summer tires that were old. So what did I do? Checked what tires are available in the OEM size of 195/55 R16. I was shocked of the prices! Turns out this size of tire is rare...
Are cheap summer tires worth it? | Chinese Summer Tire Review
November 01, 2019 08:00 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBWhen we bought our first used Prius, the 2004 for my wife, it came with summer tires that were old. So what did I do? Checked what tires are available in the OEM size of 195/55 R16. I was shocked of the prices! Turns out this size of tire is rare...
MYSTERIOUS error code on my Prius!
October 25, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBI have a story for you today about a mysterious error code. So I had my 2005 for the 5th week and I got a new red triangle while driving. Images: www.patreon.com/priuspodcast
Mysterious error code on my Prius!
October 25, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBI have a story for you today about a mysterious error code. So I had my 2005 for the 5th week and I got a new red triangle while driving. Images: www.patreon.com/priuspodcast
Body shop fixing my Prius | Cool trick to examine damage
October 18, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 3.73 MBI have a body shop story for your today. I recently got my 2005 Prius rear side skirt repaired by a body shop. It was easy to see that it was repaired before, but incorrectly and the paint was chipping off and started to rust. Images and video of the damage: www.patreon.com/priuspodcast
Prius talk with Jesse who has put 865k MILES (that’s more than 1.3 MILLION kms) on the clock of four Priuses
October 11, 2019 07:00 - 53 minutes - 97.8 MBIn today’s episode, I will have a long discussion with Jesse who is not only a huge fan of hybrid and electric cars but the President of the New England Electric Auto Association. Jesse has been driving Priuses since 2004. Since then, he has put 865k miles (that’s more than 1.3 million kms) on the clock of four Priuses, out of which he still owns two. Jesse talks about his experience with the Prius and what killed his first two cars. We talk about reliability, comparison of the generations...
A driver's worst nightmare happened while driving our Prius!
October 04, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 4.03 MBE19 | A story of a scary moment that happened to my wife on the way home.
A driver's WORST NIGHTMARE happened while driving our Prius!
October 04, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 4.03 MBE19 | A story of a scary moment that happened to my wife on the way home.
ISSUES with my Prius after owning it for a week...
September 27, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes - 13.2 MBE18 | Sharing what happened to my Prius after owning it for just a week when I was buying a present for my wife. It was great timing...
The pitfalls of buying a 2010 Prius with 403,000 miles (648,000 km)
September 20, 2019 07:01 - 4 minutes - 8.41 MBE17 | Was it worth it to buy a 403,000 miles (648,000 km) 2010 Prius from its first owner? Grab the 8 Point Checklist: What to check on a 2004-2009 TOYOTA Prius to save $$$ and find out where can the water get into the Gen2 Prius' trunk as a bonus: www.priuspodcast.com No.1.: These cars are not new, and likely the tires on them will be a few years old as well. Search for the 4 digit code on the tires such as "2315", meaning the tire was made in the 23rd week of 2015. If the tires are...
Looking to buy a Honda Civic only to find a Toyota Prius
September 13, 2019 07:01 - 6 minutes - 11.4 MBE16 | Alex from Brazil owns a Green 2008 Prius, that he bought brand new that currently has 108,000 miles (174,000 km). He was looking to buy a Honda Civic only to come across a Green Prius. Alex shares the story and his thoughts on EV as well, as he and his wife own a BMW i3 as well. Grab the 8 Point Checklist: What to check on a 2004-2009 TOYOTA Prius to save $$$ and find out where can the water get into the Gen2 Prius' trunk as a bonus: www.priuspodcast.com No.1.: These cars are n...
Buying the cheapest Gen2 Prius in the UK for ~$1290 - How good can it be?
September 06, 2019 07:01 - 10 minutes - 19.1 MBE15 | Tom owns a 2008 gen2 with 279000 miles (446,000 km) that he recently bought in June 2019 from a small village south of London, between London and Brighton sight unseen on eBay. At the time, he says, was the cheapest running Prius in the country that he won for £1070 ($1290)! I was always interested in cars. When it came to the point to buy my first one, I read all the reviews I could find and watched all the videos on youtube on what to look out for! But I was somewhat angry. There w...
What problems can a 2007 Prius with 330,000 miles (528,000 km) have?
August 30, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 91.9 MBI talk with Pablo, the first owner of a 2008 Prius with 330k miles (528,000 km)! We talk about why we love the Prius; maintenance; reliability; experience and even about electric cars in the end! Find out in the episode which out of these 3 statements is true for Pablo's Prius: 1. Original hybrid battery 2. Needed to replace the ABS actuator 3. Needed to replace the inverter coolant pump LINKS: Grab the 8 point checklist for a Gen2 Prius at www.PriusPodcast.com ...
2 signs of a faulty inverter coolant pump on a Gen2 Prius
August 23, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 5.48 MB2 signs of a faulty inverter coolant pump.
Priuses don't like MOUNTAINS | Trip to Slovenia in our 2004 Prius with 280,000 km (175k miles)
August 16, 2019 07:00 - 9 minutes - 17.4 MBE12 | Went to Kranjska Gora for a week to hike and bike around the beautiful country of Slovenia. Images attached in the Patreon page below. Check out the images: patreon.com/priuspodcast Prius Nation! For those of you who have a Prius and would like to come on the show to talk about your car on what you like, what you hate about it or just for the fun of it, telling stories, send me an email to [email protected]. I'm especially interested in high mileage cars.
Prius status in the family
August 09, 2019 07:00 - 2 minutes - 4.21 MBInformation on the family fleet. Prius Nation! For those of you who have a Prius and would like to come on the show to talk about your car on what you like, what you hate about it or just for the fun of it, telling stories, send me an email to [email protected]. I'm especially interested in high mileage cars.
New Prius in the family!
August 02, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 8.01 MBAdditional Prius to the family fleet.
AMAZING what CHAMPAGNE can do! | How I bought our first Prius
July 25, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 9.18 MBI share the story on how I bought our first Prius, a 2004.
AMAZING what a champagne can do! | How I bought our first Prius
July 25, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 9.03 MBI share the story on how I bought our first Prius, a 2004. Prius Nation! For those of you who have a Prius and would like to come on the show to talk about your car on what you like, what you hate about it or just for the fun of it, telling stories, send me an email to [email protected]. I'm especially interested in high mileage cars.