How long do you expect your HV battery to last?

I do pay attention to SOC on long downhill descents and use B-mode to prevent overcharging the battery, and leaving the car parked with windows slightly cracked open on hot summer days so the temperatures in the cabin doesn't build up to ungodly levels as the car sits in the sun.

Figure these things will keep my '07 Prius HV battery happy and healthy past 150,000 miles.

 

I've got 198,000 miles on my 2005 so far. We went to the dealer to check out new priuses, and was told we could expect at least another 50,000 to 100,000! I will keep my fingers crossed!

 

1) I do not think it depends on the number of miles but on number of summers, so being a long distance driver means I will get more miles in fewer summers.

2) The more your Prius is in use, the more time the computers are coddling your battery, so never taking any days off driving means my battery is coddled every day.

3) I know it has lasted 93,000 miles already, so there is no point in guessing under 100,000

 

200K already on original HV battery. I am hoping for 250K+ but would still be hapy with between 200-250K since I can get a replacement installed for about $1200

 

The traction battery in my 2004 died at 147k miles. I traded it in for a reconditioned unit from Re-involt. Did the work myself (it's quite easy) to save some cash. Though I was pissed it failed so early. I was accustomed to my 4-Runner, whose only major repair was a clutch replacement after it hit the a bit over the 200k mile mark... and that was only $300 to replace clutch, flywheel, etc with a TRD kit.

 

Hi all--

I use the ScanGauge's SoC meter and make a conscious effort to keep the SoC as consistent as possible - generally right around 60%, or 6 bars if you don't have a ScanGauge. I almost never let the battery drop down to 5 or even 4 bars. I think cycling the battery as deeply as possible is what wears it down.

I've got a friend with a 2004 at 210k and he drives his like crap. And the battery is still going strong.

I'd hope I can get 250 or more out of mine. At about 25k miles/year, that will take me about another eight years.

 

our 04 with 95,000 is up for sale. it runs like brand new and still gets 55-65 mpg. it has had gentle driving, a reasonable climate, garaged parking and not much in the way of big hills. barring any defects, i think 2-300,000 miles is not out of the question.

 

Mine lasted 270K miles before replacing.

 

Mine died at 148000. No reason given; sometimes they just go bad. $4275.00. Originally to take a week to get the new battery from the west coast. Now the end of May at the soonest.

 

Hi frizi56--

It may be a little late to change your mind especially if the money's already been charged, but with 148k miles you could consider a salvage battery? I'd just think you stand a good chance of a brand-new HV battery significantly outlasting the rest of the vehicle and I'd hate to think you'd plunked down enough for a decent used vehicle on just a battery. Since you're in the Midwest, I'd suggest this guy. About 3/4 of the way down, you can get a salvage battery for $995..

Edit: I should clarify he's in Indiana - depending on where you are in Illinois it may be worth a shot taking a drive rather than waiting weeks for a new battery.

 

Hope you've seen all the replies to your post such as mine at http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-prius-main-forum/108233-need-new-hybrid-battery.html#post1542196.

 

If PriusChat member JDenenberg could not get to 200,000 with his first battery, I do not think I can either. By the time I get to 200,000 my 2006 would be 10-yrs old and I'd bet dollars to donuts there is some corrosion on the terminals and other parts.

 

First of all, corrosion has NOT been a serious problem in Gen2 or later Prius batteries. You live in a cool climate and the odds are that you will get 200k or more out of your HV battery. 27 of my 28 modules were still in good shape at 195k miles and 8 years of use. One Module suffered enough imbalance that caused a cell reversal when the Battery was discharged to 40% SOC which was just one point on the probability curve for these batteries.

JeffD

 

kevin,
what type of mechanic can fix your battery pack for $1,200?