https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/autos-hybrids/this-is-how-much-a-new-prius-battery-costs-in-2025/ar-AA1IwYXX?ocid=BingHp01&cvid=dab2d3cf0653410585d228e245387426&ei=28
$2,000 to $8,000? Why should that be surprising when there are sometimes quotes for even replacing some of these on board computer like displays will cost $1,000. .
First of all, it estimates 15 years needed before battery replacement, and measurable battery degradation after 200,000 miles, so will not be needed by most. And 2nd of all, the source article about battery prices says that it is Porche and BMW hybrids are the ones that cost $8000. The only Prius example is $2250 for a new battery for model years 2010-2015.
No slight to you, Film, but MSN is to news and information as tumors are to good health. I particularly enjoyed this: The Car Care Nut (AMD) has a video on how to replace the prius battery, and if memory serves having it done at the dealership is much closer to $8k than $2k. I didn't mind your link nearly as much as AI videos bug me.
MSRP/dealership price for the Prius HEV HV battery(G9510-16010) is around $5300-$5500. More realistic price is around $3500. A dealership would probably charge around $7000-$8000. The full $5400 MSRP plus $1000 labor and another $500-$1000 for taxes and other fees. An independent shop would be closer to $4500 using a new battery($3500+$1000) or less if using a used battery. MSRP for the Prime HV battery is between $10,500 and $13,500 for US, and $27,000 for Canada(take that one with a giant grain of salt). G9510-47160 - Regular US G9510-47210 - Solar Roof US G9510-47230 - Regular Canada G9510-47240 - Solar Roof Canada
Batteries are either an 8 or 10 year warranty item turning on whether you are in a CARB state or not. Average time people keep a car is 8 years. That accounts for the person who lets their vehicles rust out in the South 40 long after they stop using it, to the person that swaps it out at warranty's expiration. Thus, the discussion seems much to do about nothing - ESPECIALLY a brand new car. But don't let that stop anyone's hand ringing. .
Oh yeah, the odds of someone needing a new battery outside of warranty or accident on a gen5 are pretty darn low. Unless they were stupid and modified the battery in some way or let the cooling fan intake get blocked. But at least it's good to be using the real figures when discussing the topic and not just throwing around AI-generated numbers. (I plan to own my gen5 for at least 15 years and don't expect to need a battery replacement.)
Plus there are still plenty of genII (some being >20yrs old) Priuses running around the landscape. Some with over 200k miles & original traction packs.
My 2009 Prius is still on the original traction battery at 195,000 miles. Not at 200k yet, but close!
