As a hybrid vehicle, the battery on the Toyota Prius is just as important as its gas tank, providing an equal measure of mobilizing power in addition to all the usual things a car battery does like ...

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Q A friend told me you were asking about Prius folks with beyond 150,000 miles. I have a story for you. Pat Moran El Dorado Hills A I love good stories. Q I loved my old Prius, a 2005 model that might ...

Like many articles, this one started with a reader question. Casey Krakowiecki wrote: I'm interested in buying a new Toyota Prius hybrid. I hope you can answer a couple of questions that will help me.

Q: I'm looking at a 2005 Prius and I am concerned about both the hybrid battery and the regular battery. The owner told me the car needed a jump because she left the headlights on for the second time ...

A Toyota Prius is more than just a fuel-efficient vehicle-it's a symbol of smart innovation, sustainability, and long-term value. But like any essential component, the hybrid battery has a lifespan.

It's one of the most frequent questions asked about hybrids: What happens if I have to replace the high-voltage battery pack? While Toyota warrants its Prius batteries for 8 years/100,000 miles (or 10 ...

I just got word that my 2005 Prius, with 110,000 miles, needs a new hybrid battery. I got the car new, and it's been well-maintained, but the battery has not given us the 150,000 or 180,000 miles that ...

Q. We are looking to buy a used Toyota Prius. If the hybrid battery goes bad, I would like to know what it costs to replace. Toni A. Assuming the Prius is out of warranty, a battery pack for the first ...

First the thieves came for the car radios, and I did not speak out. Then it was airbags. And now, according to Toyota dealers, battery packs are increasingly becoming the target of smash-and-grab ...