Improving one of the best hybrids ever made. Battery extender in the Volvo V60 D6 plug in hybrid.

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  • čas přidán 24. 03. 2023
  • It was finaly time to do the long waited project of upgrading the batterycapacity or electric range of the plug in hybrid Volvo V60 D6. This is version one and the bms was not yet installed. It is on its way!
    Now its time to start tweeking the setup and see if we can squize more range out of it!
    If you want the extender also, follow this page :
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Komentáře • 79

  • @Mchacz8008
    @Mchacz8008 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Volvo never disappoints!
    I'll wait until they get cheaper, and probably get one, and do this kind of upgrade. Thanks for the Vid!

  • @100pyatt
    @100pyatt Před 5 měsíci +3

    Diesel/Electric the BEST hybrid Platform for MPG, Durability and Range

  • @bmkoster24
    @bmkoster24 Před rokem +3

    Mooi gedaan!!

  • @Umski
    @Umski Před rokem +9

    It's a shame Volvo didn't make the V70 range into hybrids like this - I think the extra boot space would have been a better option in terms of compromise, but they killed off the range over the V90 instead 😔

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před rokem +2

      Yes! I prefered the V70 as aplug in hybrid! To bad you can't buy it :(

    • @DROHNENDANIEL
      @DROHNENDANIEL Před 10 měsíci

      PHEV are available for the current V90 and V60 two.

    • @Umski
      @Umski Před 10 měsíci

      @@DROHNENDANIEL unfortunately they're still a bit too new to fit into my budget - give it 5 years and maybe, but at the moment Volvo estates seem to be retaining value, in some cases far higher than I would expect - also neither seem to have the same capacity as the V70 did...

    • @ArcticRobotech
      @ArcticRobotech Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@RCtrialTimi agree, especially if it was possible to keep a flat loading floor.

  • @nmilance
    @nmilance Před rokem +2

    Interesting job. Good! I have some technical questinon. Did you just put some more cells in parallel or what?
    You said that new bms will come? Its means that you will have new bms for aditional pack?
    Thanks! Regards…

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před rokem +4

      The bms is for the extender battery. It is in parallel with the hybrid battery and operates on its own. If you ad cells in parallel with the cells, the bms would not allow more disscharged capacity the programmed, so you would only gain like maybe 5km of range because of the degeadation. You need a battery that suply power that does not go trough the current sensor of the hybrid battery.

    • @nmilance
      @nmilance Před rokem +1

      Ok. Thanks. You put another battery with his own bms in parallel.
      What is specs od that new batt pack? ( ?S?P , What voltage and max discharge and charge current? )
      The main current sensor for car is before or after new batt pack connection?
      In that case, I think that you need 2 identical batt packs ( original volvo and new additional batt ) because batteries will not be drained and charging in the same way…and its not good for safety…
      Just thinking…

    • @nmilance
      @nmilance Před rokem +1

      Ok. Thanks. You put another battery with his own bms in parallel.
      What is specs od that new batt pack? ( ?S?P , What voltage and max discharge and charge current? )
      The main current sensor for car is before or after new batt pack connection?
      In that case, I think that you need 2 identical batt packs ( original volvo and new additional batt ) because batteries will not be drained and charging in the same way…and its not good for safety…
      Just thinking…

    • @alanlilja5630
      @alanlilja5630 Před 11 měsíci +1

      How do you charge the extender battery pack?

  • @burner3637
    @burner3637 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Would it be possible at some point to swap the front diesel engine and put in its place another electric engine and/or battery pack ? What do you think about this possibility? Thank you

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před 10 měsíci +6

      The car is to heavy for long term use with only the electric motor. As a work commuter if its not to far, then yes. But that would cost just way to much money. You also need to reprogram every computer or trick it thinking the engine is still there. Its better to buy a bare car and then convert it to electric with a leaf motor swap. Easy and cheap.

  • @antonmaier2263
    @antonmaier2263 Před 10 měsíci +1

    very impressive can you replace individual cells?

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před 10 měsíci +3

      It is possible to replace 1 of the 10 intern modules. Unfortanaly, I do not have those modules on stock, so I can't provide that service. The extender battery exist of 8 standard modules and 1 modified module. If a part of the extender fails, that I can replace.

  • @JF-nk9kh
    @JF-nk9kh Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the video. I'm thinking about to buy a Volvo V60 D6 from Netherlands. Do you recommend to buy it? Regards from Barcelona, Spain

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před rokem +2

      I love the car. If the AC is fixed, its a realy nice car to drive.

    • @JF-nk9kh
      @JF-nk9kh Před rokem

      ​@@RCtrialTim did you have any problem with the AC?

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před rokem +1

      @@JF-nk9kh in the past. Right now its 3 years of trouble free usage.

    • @JF-nk9kh
      @JF-nk9kh Před rokem +1

      Do you have any pdf file explaining the installation of the new battery?

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před rokem

      @@JF-nk9kh don't have a write up. Its a dangerous job. 400V DC kills! So its only for people who knows what they are doing and having the right tools for it.

  • @cristianrobertvaduva4143
    @cristianrobertvaduva4143 Před 6 měsíci

    There are 2 orange cables between the battery and the inverter. What is the voltage who cross through them and what kind AC or DC? Thanks!

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před 6 měsíci

      The bottom left are the high Voltage cables from the battery. Its DC, ranging from 320V to 410V.

  • @iliqnkoto
    @iliqnkoto Před 6 měsíci +2

    What is the fuel consumption on diesel alone without using the electric motor?

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Long driving on highway is around 5.5l/100km. If you drive it economical it can go lower. To 4l/100km. If you drive crazy, it goes up to 10l/100km.

  • @DonMiholdino
    @DonMiholdino Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hi, how to disconnect HV battery to make repairs on engine(belt drive) ? Or is it enough to disconnect the 12V battery? What's the right procedure?

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před 8 měsíci +2

      If you lay the rear driver seat down. There is an rubber flap that you can fold. Untherneat that is the high voltage service disconnect. Open all doors and trunc. Disconnet 12V then the high voltage.

    • @DonMiholdino
      @DonMiholdino Před 8 měsíci +2

      @@RCtrialTim thank you 🙏

  • @IK-wc4od
    @IK-wc4od Před 9 měsíci

    Did you build this yourself or install a product from volvo?

  • @yaseentv1078
    @yaseentv1078 Před rokem +1

    Hi thanks for posting the video. I want to upgrade the range of my XC90 T8 2017. Can this be done by replacing the current battery (10.4kW) with the new extended range (18.8kW)?

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před rokem +3

      If you know a garage that wants to program the new battery id in to the system so the car accepts the new battery as the original battery, then it probably works. But no idea if it truely can work.

    • @yaseentv1078
      @yaseentv1078 Před rokem +8

      @@RCtrialTim I found a battery seller and now on the lookout for a garage and will surely keep you updated on my efforts

    • @avt3401
      @avt3401 Před 7 měsíci

      any updates on this effort, also interested, volvo v60 hybrid from 2019@@yaseentv1078

    • @quavohuncho6156
      @quavohuncho6156 Před 5 měsíci

      how did it go@@yaseentv1078

    • @jensblazic6157
      @jensblazic6157 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@yaseentv1078 how is it going ?

  • @michelmiddag603
    @michelmiddag603 Před 6 měsíci

    Hallo, wij hebben ook een D6. Maar onze hybride batterij is slechter aan het worden. Heb jij tips voor ons? We willen eigenlijk nog geen afscheid nemen van deze auto.

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Indien de accu te slecht is, kan je deze altijd laten reviseren voor een paar duizend euro. En dan heb je een zo goed als nieuwe accu. Hoeveel km zegt de boordcomputer dat u kan rijden en hoeveel kan u echt rijden?

    • @michelmiddag603
      @michelmiddag603 Před 6 měsíci

      bc zegt nu 25km en werkelijk maximaal 10 a 15km @@RCtrialTim

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před 6 měsíci

      @@michelmiddag603 ik zou stilaan gaan zoeken naar een revisie accu in Nederland. Daar zijn een aantal bedrijven die die accu's reviseren.

  • @sunnyc4451
    @sunnyc4451 Před 5 měsíci

    Hi, does anyone knows where is dab module on this model. Thank you.

  • @xinato91
    @xinato91 Před 3 měsíci

    What do you think about the reliability of this car?
    I have heard of some horror stories happening to some owners

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před 3 měsíci

      There are problems with the newer versions of the hybrid version. The diesel version has had a problem with the acpump. They used a wrong ac oil that compromised the insulation of the pump. When flushing the system and drying and replacing the condensor. Its a permanent fix. The charger can also go bad on a high milage/lot of charged car. But that is fixable for a good price in a non Volvo dealer shop.

    • @xinato91
      @xinato91 Před 3 měsíci

      @@RCtrialTim So what you are saying is that. Even if I get a Volvo V60 D6 with some problems, is it not that expensive to repair using non-volvo workshops?

  • @ArcticRobotech
    @ArcticRobotech Před 9 měsíci

    Hi, can i Contact you? My plan is to build something similar to my v60 D6

  • @raqueldasilva1589
    @raqueldasilva1589 Před 4 měsíci

    A questão é encontrar alguém em Portugal que seja capacitado para fazer algo deste género

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před 4 měsíci

      As far as I know, I aim the only person around the globe that installs this.

  • @quavohuncho6156
    @quavohuncho6156 Před 5 měsíci

    Wow please where and how can I do this to mine?

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před 5 měsíci

      I install these in Belgium, just to the south of Antwerp.

    • @quavohuncho6156
      @quavohuncho6156 Před 5 měsíci

      @@RCtrialTim If i want in the future can i bring my car from Sweden and do the same? How much does it cost totaly?

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před 5 měsíci

      @@quavohuncho6156 Yes, its possible to bring over the car. Single extender is 3500€. Installation is 2 days if orderd on time. (Preparation time) Double extender is 6000€.

  • @cristianrobertvaduva4143
    @cristianrobertvaduva4143 Před 6 měsíci

    Hi! What is the voltage of this battery?

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Fully charged is 412V. Empty is around 350V resting Voltage. It can sag down to 320V under load.

  • @bartzwinkels13
    @bartzwinkels13 Před 10 měsíci

    good day, interesting that this is posibel. my V60 battery just died. and was wondering of it is posibel to fix a few sells? does anyone have experience whit this? can they be replaced? it looks that the batteries are specific to Volvo. but buy a second hand on ate Volvo cost 5200 :( any advice?

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před 10 měsíci +1

      There are companies that rebuild batteries. Dont go to Volvo for fixing. I only do the range extender.

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před 10 měsíci

      chech hybride-shop.nl

    • @pasilamminaho4061
      @pasilamminaho4061 Před 10 měsíci

      Hi, i bought that V60 battery few month ago of 350€. There was a two modules a little worse. And two cells inside a module a little lower. I modify those.. because a module is 10s2p, now i have one 10s1p. And all is now in parallel, so capacity is now 9 1/2 of original. I use that 40v modules in summer house project🤗

    • @raqueldasilva1589
      @raqueldasilva1589 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@pasilamminaho4061Hello, where you bought the battery? Thanks

    • @pasilamminaho4061
      @pasilamminaho4061 Před 8 měsíci

      @@raqueldasilva1589 one people sold that battery. I saw that in facebook

  • @raqueldasilva1589
    @raqueldasilva1589 Před rokem

    Temos uma v60 que comprámos à 3 meses, mas apenas conseguimos percorrer 15km movido a eletricidade sem AC ou bancos aquecidos numa velocidade máxima de 65 km/h. Precisamos de mais autonomia, foi nesse sentido que adquirimos a viatura. Ajude por favor.
    Cumprimentos de Portugal

    • @SqueezerPT
      @SqueezerPT Před 8 měsíci

      Viva. Qual o ano do carro? O compressor do ar condicionado está a funcionar?

    • @raqueldasilva1589
      @raqueldasilva1589 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@SqueezerPTBom dia, é de 2013 e sim, está a funcionar. Já fizemos um diagnóstico às baterias, têm pouquíssima vida útil.

    • @FSilva-iq8kq
      @FSilva-iq8kq Před 6 měsíci

      Comprou o carro novo ou usado e importado?

    • @raqueldasilva1589
      @raqueldasilva1589 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@FSilva-iq8kqBoa tarde, usada e importada. Fomos levados a crer em algo que não é a verdade, a autonomia a eletricidade era e é o que pretendemos e o que não temos.
      Sendo um balúrdio para proceder à substituição das baterias. Cumprimentos

    • @FSilva-iq8kq
      @FSilva-iq8kq Před 6 měsíci

      @@raqueldasilva1589 de certeza que não tinham "martelado" os quilómetros? Por vezes nas importadas, vêm como tendo 150 mil e na realidade tem quase o dobro. Eu tenho uma de 2016 com 130.000 e apesar de não fazer os 45 ou 50 anunciados originais, se andar dentro dos limites e sem ar condicionado ou bancos aquecidos ainda faz mais de 30.

  • @TiagoSilva-cx2vh
    @TiagoSilva-cx2vh Před 5 měsíci

    Boa tarde,
    Qual é o preço de uma beteria destas?

    • @RCtrialTim
      @RCtrialTim  Před 5 měsíci

      Hello, I don't speek Portugese. The single extender cost 3500€ installed. The double extender cost 6000€ installed.