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Market for old/dead traction batteries?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Steelerfan2018, Aug 16, 2021.

  1. Steelerfan2018

    Steelerfan2018 Member

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    Hi all,
    I have another thread about replacing/upgrading the main battery - which makes me want to ask the question - What happens to the old/dead battery? Is there a market/need for them? What is their rough worth?

    Thanks,
    Rob
     
    #1 Steelerfan2018, Aug 16, 2021
  2. Grit

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    do what everyone does; throw it on ebay list it as low mileage under the as-is terms. Happens all the time in here.
     
    #2 Grit, Aug 16, 2021
  3. bisco

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    a 2011 might have some decent cells. did you load test them? if you got a new toyota battery they recycle the old one.
     
    #3 bisco, Aug 16, 2021
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