How long will a 12 volt battery last in a Prius?
Like every car battery, the one in the Prius will wear out – it is normally good for around 5 to 6 years but can last longer. Unfortunately it loses it’s strength when left in place too long and will go dead much quicker if the car isn’t driven daily.
How long do hybrid 12v batteries last?
Most hybrid vehicle manufacturers say that, on average, a hybrid battery pack will last from 80,000 to 100,000 miles. Prior to 2020, Toyota went further by offering a warranty that covered its hybrid batteries for eight years or 100,000 miles, whichever came first.
When to replace the 12V battery in a Prius?
I load test my battery on my hybrids when the 12v battery becomes 5 years old and with every oil change after that and I replace it immediately with first weak test. Some hybrid battery rebuilders void the hybrid battery warranty if your 12v battery is weak and strongly recommend to change it at 5 years.
Can a 12 volt battery be used in a hybrid car?
Proof is that many hybrid battery rebuilders void their warranty if your 12v battery is weak or bad. A weak 12v battery needs constant charging overloading the hybrid battery so much that can degrade it if this continues to happen for many months. It sounds plausible, that an ailing 12 volt battery might overtax the hybrid battery.
How often do you need to change a 12V battery?
Some hybrid battery rebuilders void the hybrid battery warranty if your 12v battery is weak and strongly recommend to change it at 5 years. I personally changed one at 8 years and another one at 6 when the CCA test showed weakness.
What happens if a 12V battery goes bad?
Click to expand… Proof is that many hybrid battery rebuilders void their warranty if your 12v battery is weak or bad. A weak 12v battery needs constant charging overloading the hybrid battery so much that can degrade it if this continues to happen for many months.