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$1350.00 core charge-What does Toyota do with the old Hybrid battery core?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ski.dive, Feb 16, 2022.

  1. ski.dive

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    $1350.00 core charge.
    What does Toyota do with the old Hybrid battery core?

     
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    They recycle them.
     
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    The core charge is refunded to the purchaser when they return the core (old battery). Not sure how this is a factor.
     
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    Nobody knows what they do with the battery...
     
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    I have dealt with some (12V automotive) battery companies where they supposedly had very strict environmental regs to follow. They had to receive and recycle 1 used core battery for every new 1 sold (or else the feds could fine them).

    It wouldn't be inconceivable that Toyota set up similar regs- esp considering just how many hybrid cars and batteries they have sold.

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