2018 Prius C 12V Battery

I have mad skillz.

The tray and clamp for the battery isn’t generic looking as for the older Prius C. It’s clearly a custom fit for the battery (pretty nice, actually). I’ll have to see if it’s easily removable to allow for a different tray or clamp.

Thanks!

 

My OEM battery order was canceled by the vendor for being on backorder with no ETA.

Found this:
https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/duralast-platinum-agm-battery-340-cca/1080153_0_0

Same 35Ah as OEM. Somewhat higher CCA. For non-smart key cars. Should have it next week.

Interestingly, the pictured vent hole is on the incorrect side for the intended application (2017 Prius C) since the terminal orientation is reversed, according to:
2012 – 2017 Toyota Prius c (Aqua) Plug-and-Play Car Harness Installation Instructions | Hybrid Automotive
(scroll down a bit)

I'll be curious to see if the Autozone photo is correct. In any event, I ordered another vent tube and can fabricate a way to connect to the existing tube in case the vent hole is on the wrong side of the battery for my car.

I also found a used pre-2018 bracket/clamp set, which may have a mounting hole in common with the 2018 clamp, as well as a 2004-2009 Prius battery tray assembly. Some of those cars used the same battery as the pre-2018 Prius C.

May be getting somewhere...

 

Due to different terminal diameters between original and replacement batteries? If so, I didn't think of that.

 

Hmmmm...

The photo of the Duralast pre-2018 replacement shows tapered posts. Autozone says it's the correct replacement for 2012-2017 though I recall seeing different batteries for smart-key cars. My 2018 battery has typical posts and wire terminals (like those for every car battery I've seen), though I have to check to see if they're tapered. Re: adapters. I might then have something else new to learn!

 

I’ll have to remove the original battery tray to accommodate the length. Height will be a close fit and I’m hoping the narrow width will allow me to angle it in carefully, if necessary, for the posts to clear as it will have to be installed backwards. I’ll probably have to pull the rear seat to work from above. If Toyota didn’t alter the framework under the rear seat, I might be ok. It’s a crap shoot, but I have to try.

Odd that they would make such a significant change in the battery shape and bracket, unless it’s a safety improvement.

 

I received the shipment today. Duralast sent two boxes of brake rotors instead of the battery. Can’t win...

 

Agreed, but not possible until vaccinated.

 

While I do appreciate your technical input, you don’t obviously know anywhere near enough about my family’s health challenges, my local auto parts store’s delivery policies or the bungled vaccine rollout in my state to be so judgmental.