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Replacing power source battery

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by DALE500, Jul 3, 2011.

  1. DALE500

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    Has anyone had to replace this power pack and if so how much did it cost?/
     
    #1 DALE500, Jul 3, 2011
  2. bisco

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    i'm hearing any where from a couple bucks for the key fob to a hundred or two for the 12v to a thousand and more for the drive battery depending on new, used or rebuilt.
     
    #2 bisco, Jul 3, 2011
  3. jdenenberg

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    Replacement of the HV (200v) traction battery is rare within the warranty period, but is beginning to occur in older Prii. My 2004 battery failed at 194,000 miles about 2 months ago. The options were:

    1 - A new battery at the dealer $3300
    2 - A rebuilt battery from ReInVolt (NC) at $1475 plus $125 shipping and $400 installation
    3 - Rebuild my own battery about $100 for extra modules and charging equipment, but the month+ downtime to rebalance all of the modules was not feasible
    4 - Buy a salvaged Prius battery for about $600 but the quality is questionable

    I went with the ReInVolt option for $2000 and after rebalancing/charging my old modules (only one of the 28 has failed) I will sell them on eBay for about $30 each plus shipping.

    JeffD
     
    #3 jdenenberg, Jul 3, 2011
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