How long does a traction battery last?
On average, a forklift battery will last a single-shift operation five years. Proper care and maintenance can extend battery life up to ten years.
What is a traction battery on a Prius?
The smaller electric motor uses the traction battery to spin the engine up before fuel and spark are applied. It will automatically start the engine if the traction battery reaches 40% (which is shown as two bars on the indicator) so that it can build up more charge and prevent full discharge.
Can you drive a Prius with a bad traction battery?
The short answer to this question is yes,the Toyota Prius can still drive if the hybrid battery fails. You will get poor fuel economy and a rougher drive from it though.
How many cycles can a battery last?
A phone battery is typically designed to last around 500 to 600 cycles, and a cycle is defined as charging a completely dead battery to 100% then draining it to zero again.
What causes a traction battery to go low?
Traction battery power low is a common issue when the traction battery control module fails. So far, we have looked at traction battery flooded, 2v battery cells. Due to the nature of their charging and operation, this design invariably requires regular topping up with water.
Can a 12V battery fail a traction test?
The 12 VDC battery runs the control computers. When it gets marginal, it can cause false errors to show up. The true test of a failed traction battery is to have all 19 module pair voltages. salyavin, dansiantamour, Andyprius1 and 6 others like this. Thank you so much! I have never replaced the 12V battery.
How can I tell if my Toyota Prius traction battery is failing?
These cars were meant for better fuel econ than what I am getting. Use the Carista OBD2 Tool and the Dr. Prius App to help you determine this. A pre-failure pack is ripe for one of several things. You can of course replace the pack, but with what becomes the next question.
What happens when a traction battery is recharged?
The deep discharge duty requires the traction battery to be recharged over a long period at a high voltage. This oxidizes the positive spine which causes grid growth and eventual failure as the positive conductor becomes completely converted to PbO2.