Like with a traditional battery, the lifespan of a Toyota hybrid battery is going to be significantly affected by driving habits, weather conditions, how often you drive your car, and more. Most Toyota hybrid models will come factory standard with a ,mile warranty that covers any hybrid battery replacement costs. So, in general, you can feel confident that your Toyota hybrid battery was built to last at least that long, and often lasts much longer.
My Prius indicate hybrid battery warning and I reset the error message several times. Now driving as normal. Again it will come and I hope to reset it. Can I use my vehicle without replacement of hybrid battery in this way?
I am wanting to purchase a 04 Toyota Prius hybrid. Would it be likely the main battery still has life or unlikely and should immediately be replaced? Appreciate your urgent reply pls. It has been recommended by my Toyota dealer to have our battery fan replaced at 50K and also have a induction service done on our throttle. HAs anyone had that done? Hi David, I bought prius over an year ago. What are your observation on the battery life of other brands that offer hybrids?
Now, i may be wrong, but i think that our driving habits also affect the battery life in some way. Honda seems to be more affected by age than anything. A 10 year old 30,km Honda will have almost no capacity remaining vs a Prius of the same specs would look almost new. As for EVs that is a different story altogether. Hey David I am looking at a Hybrid corolla fielder done ,kms fresh import, 4. Is that too many kms for a decent car, I intend to use it for Uber? They say they sell protector warranty that will cover hybrids but I thought warrantys dont cover them?
Any thoughts on what I should look out for or avoid this car? Check the fine print we have tried to claim a couple of times and been rejected by technicalities. There is a Prius with only 12, miles. Is there any worry about the battery having a loss of capacity or longevity due to the vehicle sitting for most of it 12 years? I am looking at buying a prius plug in, the first version.
The one that does around 20ks on EV mode. I think they are a 4. I have no concerns about the petrol unit, seems very impressive. I own a Honda fit hybrid 59,km, just bought it a month ago for Uber i m the first owner in NZ.. Would using a BT on the 12v battery help maintain charge if it was not driven every day? Is there any type of BT that would work on the Hybrid battery?
Sorry for the long post. Just disconnect the 12v if its going to be out of use for an extended period. Or buy one of those 12v Optima Blue batteries and forget about it. I hear they are reasonably cheap in the US. Hi I am looking at a Honda Fit hybrid with 90,km on the clock. We can plug in and take a look. Theres likely to be deterioration how much is not clear at this stage.
Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. How long will a hybrid battery last? How do you use your vehicle? How old is your vehicle? How many Kms has your vehicle got on the clock? How balanced is your hybrid battery? How often do you service your vehicle? Good Reply. Hi Dave, does mpg decrease the older and less effective the battery is? Hi, I heard that if the main 12 volt battery is weak it decreases gas mileage.
Best hybrid Toyota to bye Reply. Take it to someone that knows what they are looking at Reply. Thanx Reply. Thanks Reply. Where are located or which is company Reply. Check the contact us page Reply. Just bring it by and we can take a look. I just paid Ouch Reply. Many Thanks Graeme Reply. Sent you an email. Cheers Reply. Emailed Reply. Hi David, I just bought a Toyota hybrid here in Auckland and its milleage is 94kms.
Bring it in for a service and we can check it out for you. Yes it can be done. Start with getting it scanned and see what the errors are. Thank you Reply. It is the same thing. Panasonic changed their name to Prime Earth. Should I have the battery checked or should it be ok for a while longer and where should I get it checked or serviced when needed Reply. When can fix this but would need to assess the damage first. You can book a prepurchase inspection of the HV battery here and we can take a look for you.
Auckland New Zealand…. Would need to check this out first. Drop it in and we will have a look. Many thanks, Alastair Reply.
Check the booking system on the main page to price up what you are after. Book in a service and we will check this as part of the service. Yes just make a booking with the booking system at a time that best suits you. No idea who that is Reply. Depends on the actual issue we would need to take a look at it.
I have toyota camry hybrid its km When battries need to be changed? Depends on the same factors as above. At that milage probably. It has , miles on it Reply. Sounds like the 12v battery is dead Reply. Always recommended getting a qualified opinion on the HV battery before purchase. Hi My Prius C 5years 9months old, km mileage has this message- check hybrid system. Kind regards, Chris Reply. If you look after it correctly no. No Idea would have to see it.
Best to run it through the check points above. That would be fairly typical to see much improved mileage on longer journeys vs short trips. Hello david i,m from pakistan i have purchased axio hybrid mileage is km how to maintain batteries for longer life Reply. Look after the engine well and it will look after your hybrid batteries Reply.
Individual cells are not even and cycling at different rates Reply. Sounds pretty cheap either way Reply. Previous battery coverage for pre hybrids was 8 years or , miles. David had good luck with his car. Replaced hybrid modules myself with reconditioned ones with 1 yr. Working good so far. Nik replaced individual hybrid battery cells. What I found, however, is that many owners are enjoying great success with their vehicles.
Toyota hybrid batteries seem to have great longevity in most vehicles. Perhaps this is part of the reason original Toyota Prius owners keep their cars for such a crazy length of time. Owner satisfaction. Plus, great gas mileage too, I suspect.
I would love your feedback and your experiences with your Toyota Prius or other Toyota Hybrid. How many miles do you have so far? Have you done any major servicing that is hybrid related? Thanks for reading everyone. See you next story when I discuss when we will learn more about next-gen Toyota Tundra. Skip to main content.
By Jeff Teague Feb 2 - am. How long do hybrid batteries last and how much to replace? Hear from owners of Toyota Prius and other popular models. And it is perfectly normal to have such concerns. People comment on Toyota hybrid battery After my story, I invited my YouTube channel viewers, Torque News readers, and members of Toyota Prius Owners Club, to weigh in on their experiences with hybrid battery life and cost.
Quite interesting feedback indeed. Automotive News. Toyota News, Pricing and Reviews. Toyota Prius News, Reviews and Pricing. Subscribe to Torque News on YouTube. Merlin Valencia wrote on February 3, - am Permalink. Ultimately the best thing to do is get a brand new battery can't escape age for long. Nicolas Fraboul wrote on February 6, - pm Permalink. They came to the parking lot of a business I stopped at and came with a rebuilt battery. That was nearly 3 yrs ago at , miles or , kilometers with a 2 yr warranty.
No problem since. Toyota's warranty was 10 yrs or , miles or , km on Highlanders sold in warm States. I suppose the cold weather takes some life out of the hybrid battery. Angel Carrera wrote on February 3, - am Permalink. There reliability is a lie the battery's last long but not the engines! And you can't load the care with 5 passengers that weigh a total of pounds plus cargo or u wear out your engine and transmission.
Also good luck if your fully loaded going over a hill. William Edwards wrote on February 3, - am Permalink. Unfortunately, 7 years after buying a Prius, the battery deterioration was obvious. Since the battery was not failing, Toyota would not do anything.
MPG dropped about 5 miles as the engine ran more often at red lights. Wondering if the Texas heat degraded it sooner. I thought about the expensive battery balancer someone is shilling I got rid of it at 99k miles rather than looking forward to nothing but problems since covid makes having a reliable car mandatory.
None of that self charging garbage. Frank Paiano wrote on February 3, - am Permalink. This is great news. We have a Prius with less than 70, miles. The way you treat your car will best determine how long the battery lasts. The cost of regular maintenance may discourage you from taking your car into the mechanic on a scheduled basis.
However, look at the cost of replacing a battery. This should encourage you to spend a few dollars regularly on maintenance to keep your hybrid battery lasting as long as possible. If you're looking at purchasing a used hybrid, consider having your battery reconditioned and rebalanced from the start. A preventative reconditioning and rebalancing will give you a hybrid battery the longest life possible. Your recharge time also affects the life of your hybrid battery. The more you recharge a hybrid battery, the more quickly it will stop working.
However, conversely, the more you drive, the more quickly your battery dies. Pay attention to the manufacturer's suggested charge time. Do not charge any less or more than what the car manufacturer recommends. Think about your car battery like your phone battery. It worked wonderfully, holding a charge for more than a day when you first purchased it. Now you need to plug it in by mid-afternoon because the battery is dying. Your car battery is no different. Over time, it will hold less of a charge and need more charging.
But to maximize what you have now, charge it only as much as you need to. Extreme cold and extreme heat negatively affect the lifespan of a hybrid battery.
Owners have discovered that hybrid engines work less efficiently in cold weather than they do in moderate temperatures. If you live in a cold climate, you understand the need to start your car to warm it up before you drive off somewhere.
In extremely cold climates, car owners typically let their cars run anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes before they back the car out of the driveway. Hybrid engines take a while to warm up in extremely cold weather. Starting a car early, though, will only warm up the gasoline engine. Hybrid owners report that they need more time than a typical car owner to warm their car up on extremely cold mornings. Even then, once the car is ready to go, the engine typically runs below maximum fuel efficiency.
Snow and ice, in general, are hard on hybrids as a whole. Snow requires a heavier vehicle with more rolling resistance than what a typical hybrid tire has.
As a result, a hybrid has to work harder to move through snow, and a hybrid owner will find himself having to put gas in the tank more often. Additionally, in a snowy environment, road maintainers use snow-clearing chemicals to keep the roads clear and dry. These chemicals will build on on the outside of the vehicle and can block the grill of the car. As a result, the engine cannot breathe as well, and the hybrid again suffers from poor fuel economy.
If you live in an extremely cold environment, your battery will not freeze. However, your battery may not last as long as if you lived in a temperate environment. Hybrids do not like extremely hot weather either. A hybrid battery can begin to deteriorate with temperatures at degrees. Make sure your hybrid battery is well ventilated.
Some hybrid cars have batteries located under their passenger seat, and thus the air intake in the car serves to keep the battery ventilated. Thus you need to make sure you have a clear air filter in your vehicle at all times.
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