Major Price Increase on Toyota Hybrid Battery Packs?

I always consider service and replacement costs before making any purchase.

Unfortunately, most purchasers don't.

That's why I passed on the plug-in.

Logistically, smaller numbers and lower demand means higher that cost; the opposite of the "economy of scale/"

 

agreed. i took a little risk for the technology, with the idea that i would get out before the warranty ended. now, i only have two more years

 

Meh, the Prius is a very reliable vehicle and how many pack issues get reported here for the plug-ins?

If I use the comparison between our 2010 and then going to the 2019 Prime as an example and use solely gas savings:

• 2010 Prius II averaged about 50 mpg under our ownership for 200k miles, which is 4000 gallons of fuel. If I use just the current price of $2.79 per gallon in my neck of the woods (it has been much higher through the 10 years we owned the 2010), that would be ~$11k spent on fuel
• 2019 Prime has average 140 mpg for 23k miles. If I do similar math to above assuming I have the Prime for 200k miles (which is the minimum plan and I also have solar and charge at work which makes the electrons free), the same mileage produces 1,428 gallons of fuel at a cost of ~$4000.

So if the cost of a prime battery is close to the cost of a Gen1 PIP battery (I haven't looked nor do I expect to need to), wouldn't I be ahead when I hit 200k miles.

Everyone's equation is different .

But if you just consider certain factors you might only think of one way to solve problems. There's usually more than one way to do so.

 

Yes, it started closer to the beginning of the year. With tariffs, high demand, and factory shut downs, it just isn't sustainable.

 

I just bought mine from the dealer for $1,655, not counting core free. I hear folks are having them installed and the new pack for about $2,200 total.

 

Just like when the price dropped, only some dealers dropped the price and it took a while to propagate. Even to this day, there are no dealers within a day's drive of here that offer for anywhere near that price.

But the price has been going up for a year now. Again not all dealerships have updated the price and it will take time. I would think it also has to do with Toyota trying to drive away repairs of the Gen-2 and Gen-3 Prii considering their age now. It makes sense to make the repair high enough that you'd rather a new Prius than a new battery for your old Prius.

 

Toyota of WC still offers a pack for 1850+tax, which sounds like the same price @PriusFruit paid back in July (and feels like ages ago).

Link :
G951047031 - Toyota Battery assembly, hv supply. Local pickup only not able to ship | Toyota Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek CA

 

I just got $1,714.48 + Tax and an $80 dollar repack charge. I wonder if someone is factoring in the core charge?

Battery - 2004-2009 Toyota Prius (G9510-47031) | Tracy Toyota Parts

 

From their website. I have used this website many times before (i own 4 Toyotas) and the listed price has never been wrong.

 

I just called the parts department for the 4 nearest Toyota dealers
= They all quoted me a price between $1900 & $1975 for the battery

 

Crisis, what crisis.

 

I called my local dealer an got crappy battery prices, too. I found several places that were $1650, but required several hours driving. When my local dealer sent a 25% off deal, I jumped on it. Price with Toyota install, 3 year nationwide Toyota warranty, car rental and taxes was $2145.

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Check their internet prices. The phone prices are always higher at the dealers I go to.

 

Still showing as $1625 at Metro in Ohio.

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Is that for gen 2 or 3? For some reason toyota seems to charge about $400 more for a gen 3 than a gen 2.