Yet another HV thread (Gen 3 - Prolong, New Prius Batteries, new OEM?)

For #3 the first batteries sold by @2k1Toaster here are now out of warranty and he has had zero failures. Some of the experts here have tested his kit too.

 

Check out Green Bean Battery they can install it at your house for $1,650
Lifetime warranty that is transferable if you decide to sell your car.

Reinstallation is included if the battery ever fails.

 

As with any warranty, the customer should not tamper with the product.

 

You misstated again.

According to experiences here, reinstallation is included WHEN the battery fails. You will have an unreliable vehicle, in most cases. @TMR-JWAP and others here have helped those who got tired of that and wanta reliable vehicle back. Follow the advice of your local Hybrid mechanic.

 

You are the type of person that @2k1Toaster developed his kit for. He is a rechargeable battery expert in his full time job. Contact him to check on availability though.

By the way I am just a member here trying to learn and help like most people. I look forward to needing something like this someday for my 2017 so I have been following the threads and discussions here.

Realize new users here sometimes give misguided advice. Green Bean even posted here for a while until @2k1Toaster gave his warranty claim percentage and people asked Green Bean to do the same.

 

#2 would be the least expensive, and good chance of reviving the battery pack.
And running it through the routine once or twice a year could buy you many years of useful service.
And when it finally fails, you've been saving for new cells.
And if you keep the Prolong harness hooked up, every year or 2 you can run the routine and keep
the new cells in top condition and give them a much longer life.

The BEST option is to buy NEW cells and replace them yourself. Which will give you 5 or more years
of service. Then it's done and you can just drive the car.

 

I went with 3 and couldn't be happier. I tried the manufacturing route and it lasted me approx 6 months.. it's just a giant waste of your time and money. If you value your time buy the 1.6k kit, and some may even install it locally for much much cheaper than you expect. Ask around.

 

Which batteries did you buy?

 

I'm not sure what you mean by avoid the core charge? You get that back when you return your old core.

@2k1Toaster of newpriusbatteries is in Colorado. He is just a few miles from my home. I like the idea of buying local. I plan to buy from him when/if the time comes.

I'm curious. Did you do the Dr. Prius battery health and life expectancy tests? If so, what were your results?

 

I would say you are definitely on the brink if not over it. My 2010 (at 99,000 miles) is around 65%. Both tests can vary from test to test, I would trust the one that shows the problem blocks.

So, I don't think reconditioning would buy you enough time to be worth it. I'd go with one of the choices of battery replacement.

 

newpriusbatteries.com

 

#3 is the only way to do that withouit a new pack (#1)

#3 is less expensive, especially if you are able to sell some of your old modules.

 

I would go the @2k1Toaster route if you need a battery immediately. Toyota increased the price of the replacement batteries on 7/1 and the ones for the Gen3 are now stickering for $4k.

 

Last I "heard" here, he said he had a several month long order backlog.

 

Yikes. Sounds like the only option is to either junk the car or DIY with a single module replacement until he has more inventory available.

 

I found the post:

" I went from barely having enough stock to last the month (finally!) to being completely sold out for 5 months with pre-orders. "

Major Price Increase on Toyota Hybrid Battery Packs? | PriusChat

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