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The main battery pack (behind the rear seat) should last for 12 - 15 years. The Prius battery pack is always charged above 70% of max and because of this lasts longer.
The small ordinary battery that powers up the instruments should also last longer than in other vehicles. This should last over 7 to 8 years. The small battery only powers up the instruments, it is not used to turn over the engine.
Actually the Prius battery can last 13+ years as it has already been proven (13 years in production, with relatively few problems). Japan was the first country to get the Prius, in 1998. According to Toyota the battery charge is kept constantly between a 45% charge and 75% charge. The charge indicator is 75% charge at max, and 45% charge at min. (which is never reached in practice). It likes to stay over 60% charge.With this approach the battery never over charges or under charges. Kind of like your cell phone, which is a lithium battery but same principal applies. We let our cell phones die then we plug them in before we go to bed. So the cell phone battery goes from no juice to being over charged, which over time kills the battery sooner. Cell phone companies tend not to talk too much about this as it adds added sales in batteries every 1-2 years.
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What does prius mean?
Prius is a Latin word that means before or ahead. That's why the Toyota hybrid is named Prius to suggest it is before or ahead of it's time.
How often do i need to change the battery for a Toyota Prius?
Since 1998 no Prius have had battery replacement due to "wearing out". So far only accidents or defective batteries have been replaced. Keep in mind the Prius does not use one big battery either, instead it is 10 or 12 smaller batteries in a long casing. If one should deplead they would just replace that unit. Toyota expected the batteries to last 8-10 years but are now finding out they will last much longer. They only way to really test it is to let time go buy and see.
Where can you buy a Prius Hybrid?
One can purchase a Prius Hybrid on websites like eBay, Toyota, Auto Trader, Buy A Toyota, Business Time, Exchange Market, Slideshare, Car Sales or Autos Yahoo.
Is the Toyota Prius the most fuel efficient car on the market?
2011 Toyota prius is the best over all value car of the year.Toyota leads the race of Hybrid cars from the time it came into market.As gas prices are increasing everyday ,a great car like Toyota Prius saves you a lot oat the pump if you intend to buy.It drives at 51 mpg in the city
What is a battery life?
A battery life is the amount of time a battery will last.
Why did the battery get hot on my 1999 toyota corolla?
A battery may get hot on a 1999 Toyota Corolla when it is being used for a long period of time.
How do you transfer blackberry 8310 phone book to Toyota Prius?
I'm wondering the same thing! I have a 04 Prius and an 8310 and I can't get the phone book to transfer. Every time I try, it disconnects the bluetooth connection...
How long does the Prius Battery last?
The Prius battery is likely to last the same amount of time as standaed nickel metal hydrirde batteries which is about 1000+ charges or between 5 to 10 years; whichever comes first. After that it becomes pretty useless, is thrown away, and then does more environmental damage than a supercharged Range Rover
How does the Prius minimize pollution?
The hybrid system in the Toyota Prius consists of a gasoline engine, an electric motor, a large battery and a variable drive system. The computer controller automatically uses all of these elements optimally in each driving situation. The net result is less fuel used because the gasoline engine does not need to be on all of the time. Some of the time no power is used, some of the time the car slows down and the battery is charged, some of the time the car is powered by the electric motor using previously stored electricity. Because less fuel is used less pollution is generated, when compared to a similar size and performance gasoline car.
Does draining a car battery shorten its life?
On an automobile battery it sure does. Each time the battery is discharged the life is shortened. On a deed cell marine or golf cart battery this is not the case.
Is a Toyota Prius a good first car?
If you can find one...Yes. Many people have no idea what they are talking about when they discuss Prius. Prius has been around for a long time, much longer then Americans think. They have a proven track record or reliablity, offer great gas milage, termendously low cost of ownership, and excellent resale value. Though some people think they look dorky.
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