Where can I buy batteries for a Toyota Prius?
At Exclusively Hybrid we sell brand new and refurbished Prius hybrid batteries for Prius models 2004 to 2015 at a fraction of the cost of the dealership. We also sell hybrid batteries for the Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, and Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Shop the best Prius hybrid batteries today and save.
Can a Toyota Prius go past 250, 000 miles?
Here’s what they can do for you. Toyota’s Prius is known to go well past 250,000 miles without battery issues. If you own a Toyota Prius Hybrid you may find that at some point well into its natural life the battery needs a little bit of TLC. If your car is under the hybrid warranty, the place to go is your local Toyota dealer.
What’s the warranty on a Toyota Prius?
Ken pointed out the new extended Toyota hybrid warranty. “For 2020 on all Toyota hybrid vehicles, including Toyota Prius and RAV4 Hybrid and Toyota Venza the hybrid battery is now covered for 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. Previous battery coverage for pre-2020 hybrids was 8 years or 100,000 miles.”
What causes a Toyota Prius battery to go bad?
Our hybrid batteries have new modules in them that are free from the typical issues of poor air circulation within the battery pack. It is these circulation issues that cause the battery packs to heat up, causing cells to go bad.
The Toyota Prius is an electric hybrid manufactured by Toyota since 1997. Electric hybrids run off battery power, so if you want to keep your vehicle running, youll have to make sure that the batteries are in good shape. You can find hybrid batteries for the Prius on eBay.
Is the NiMH battery on a Toyota Prius serviceable?
Here is the secret that every Toyota dealer will never tell you about your NiMH hybrid battery. It is 100% serviceable. I know you are asking yourself the same question that I did when I was first learned about this concept. How do you service a hybrid battery?
Why does a Toyota Prius battery last so long?
Because it cost a small fortune to have it replaced, that is why. Prius and all other hybrids that are using NiMH have software built into the BCM (battery Control Module) that only allows the battery to cycle anywhere from 20 to 80 percent state of charge. In doing so, this keeps the battery chemistry happy, and we can see a longer life out of it.
How many volts does a Toyota Prius have?
Connected in a series, they will produce a total of 201.6 volts. This is compared to the Lexus RX 400h which can deliver 500 volts. There are over 1.3 million Toyota hybrids on U.S. roadways, indicating that the number of failing battery pack incidents will rise dramatically during the coming years.