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Toyota Prius Batteries
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 966731" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>Like anthing that runs on rechargeable batteries, eventually the batteries will have to be replaced. This applies to Cell phones, laptops, and even hybrid vehicles.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Battery life and replacement cost has always been an issue with electric and hybrid vehicles. The earlier models required new batteries every 5-6 years which appears to be the situation in this case. I understand that new models of Prius have a little bit more advanced battery technology and claim that the batteries should last about 8 years...but I don't know if the guarantee the longer-life batteries.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The good news is that there is very little in labor charges to swap the batteries since the battery back pops in and out easily with only a few bolts and cable connections. Less than an hours labor, however I think we all know the dealers will claim they have to run tests, and diagnostics to insure the new battery pack and charging systems are performing up to standards, or they cannot provide any warranty...yada yada yada. :grin:</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I know the EPA estimated fuel mileage only includes the actual city/hwy mileage, but does the Total Cost To Own or Cost per mile expenses include a $4200 battery replacement cost??</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 966731, member: 52972"] Like anthing that runs on rechargeable batteries, eventually the batteries will have to be replaced. This applies to Cell phones, laptops, and even hybrid vehicles. Battery life and replacement cost has always been an issue with electric and hybrid vehicles. The earlier models required new batteries every 5-6 years which appears to be the situation in this case. I understand that new models of Prius have a little bit more advanced battery technology and claim that the batteries should last about 8 years...but I don't know if the guarantee the longer-life batteries. The good news is that there is very little in labor charges to swap the batteries since the battery back pops in and out easily with only a few bolts and cable connections. Less than an hours labor, however I think we all know the dealers will claim they have to run tests, and diagnostics to insure the new battery pack and charging systems are performing up to standards, or they cannot provide any warranty...yada yada yada. :grin: I know the EPA estimated fuel mileage only includes the actual city/hwy mileage, but does the Total Cost To Own or Cost per mile expenses include a $4200 battery replacement cost?? ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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