What kind of battery is in a 2010 Prius?
Many reviewers lauded the new, third generation 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid when it launched last spring–but wondered why it didn’t use a lithium-ion battery, rather than 15-year-old nickel-metal-hydride technology. Now we learn that the 2010 Prius was indeed supposed to have a new, more energy-dense lithium pack.
How much is a 2010 Prius 12v battery?
Most auto parts places are more than willing to price match, especially in this economy. Most of the time you can expect to spend about $250 for a new 12v Prius battery.
Is the battery on my 2010 Prius working?
A crucial part of the starting and charging system, without a good, working 2010 Prius battery you won’t get far. We offer free battery testing and charging to take the guesswork out of determining if yours is on the way out, as noticeable symptoms can be scarce until it is too late.
What’s the best price for a new Prius battery?
Most auto parts places are more than willing to price match, especially in this economy. Most of the time you can expect to spend about $250 for a new 12v Prius battery. Anything better than that is a pretty good deal. Taking the time to call around is your best friend, and we all know that time is something we have right now.
What’s the yellow top on a Toyota Prius?
Yellow top (Deep Cycle) A crucial part of the starting and charging system, without a good, working 2010 Prius battery you won’t get far. We offer free battery testing and charging to take the guesswork out of determining if yours is on the way out, as noticeable symptoms can be scarce until it is too late.
When to replace a 12V battery in a Toyota?
For me to work on the car, I needed to replace the 12v battery that was four years old at this point. It would no longer hold a charge, and it would not even take charge when I put it on my battery conditioner. Doing this process is different than reconditioning a hybrid battery just so you are aware.