2006 Prius with 134,000 miles - battery

newpriusbatteries.com $1,600. plus labor. shouldn't bee to hard to find someone willing for $400. or so, it's a pretty straightforward job

 

Cheapest option go to craigslist auto parts services section. Do keywords for "Hybrid" "Battery" etc. You can find people that will do the job for $500 it's pretty easy.

2nd cheapest: Go on car-part.com and find a local yard with an OEM battery out of a wrecked prius in the $500 to $700 range.

PS: It takes 1 hour to change the battery. $100 to $150 labor tops for the 45 minute job.

 

Just be aware that your CL $500 special gives you another old secondhand battery (of unknown quality) that you may or may not get a 6-months to 2-years extension to the life of the car.

Florida dealers seem to be the most expensive in the country for hybrid vehicle battery replacements.

I don't know if it would interest you to get the car to Tampa where Todd at Tampa Hybrids (Tampa Hybrids Inc., 124 Cypress Ln, Lutz, FL 33548 - it would be a long drive for you) would see you get a competitive price for a new battery. In any case, it wouldn't hurt to call him (+1 (813) 241-5307) as he might be able to suggest other alternatives.

Note also that some dealers routinely replace the battery ECU, but if you inspect the plug of the harness that plugs into it and the mating socket of the ECU and you do not see any corrosion you likely can just reuse your current ECU. That on its own will save you about $1,500.

 

$1,750 installed is another option.
New cells, 48 month warranty unlimited miles
Nearest location to you would be Tampa/Clearwater

2004-2009 Toyota Prius Gen 2 Hybrid Battery, Unlimited Mileage Warranty | Greentec Auto

 

Another idea is to order a battery and get these folks to install it?
Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Repair, Fort Walton Beach FL | Fort Walton Radiator Auto Air & Repair

 

A failed battery at only 134k miles seems pretty early but the car is 2006 and maybe other issues led to it.
Maybe get a second opinion at the hybrid shop rather than a dealer.

 

GreenBeanBattery. Like $1550 with a lifetime warranty

 

Not new. Just different. AKA used!

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Age and heat kill HV batteries. Mileage is not the most important factor.

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Not sure what you mean, but installed new cells is the key. The rest of the hardware if tested is fine.

 

Age without continuing use is a problem. Age alone within limits is no problem. That’s why mileage is not the most important criterion.

 

Greentec is not new cells there just same vintage cells in a nicely painted case.

There are no new cells available unless you buy a brand new battery at the Toyota dealer.

New Prius Battery is your best second bet.

ABC your brand new to this forum. Start reading about this, Use the search forum link up top and search

hybrid battery

there’s hundreds of posts about people just like you. You did not drive the car much during Covid and it killed it. Hundreds just like you.

 

Toyota hybrid battery upgrade pack– NexPower Energy

 

You are Incorrect
Not sure what your motive is. Very odd post by you.
Did you read their webpage?
With Greentec you can chose either new cells or a pack with still functioning used cells. Not sure why anyone would not buy the new cell version.
Maybe you confused it with Greenbean?

 

Did you talk to the Lexus dealer that you bought the AS IS car from only a few months ago and ask them if there was anything they could suggest? I’ve found Lexus dealers very image conscious. Toyota dealers on the other had vary widely. Since they are related by blood to Toyota they have access to the appropriate tools and may help you out. Virtually all used cars out of warranty are sold AS IS but the dealer has its reputation to be concerned about. If that doesn’t work calling Lexus customer service corporate is a plan b, but I’d talk to the dealer first. The last thing a dealer wants these days is a social media backlash from a problem that they could have remedied at cost. The Toyota dealer you got the quote from has no skin in the game and so they are just trying to make a buck.

 

One word – Don't.

Pony up another $199 and get a brand new set of 3rd party modules. There is no core fee and you get to keep your old modules, which you can sell for $25-$50 on eBay, or the mechanic might want them for $20-$30 each.

Next best option, pony up 149 - $449 and get a new OEM, these can be found for $1650 - $1950 by buying online and collecting from the parts counter. If you are doing it yourself, you will pay a $1350 core deposit which will be refunded on return of your correctly packed old core. If you use a dealer they will give you a 3-year warranty and you won't need to pay a core fee (as they take care of that) and should only charge $600 - $800 to install it. If you have your mechanic install it, you will get the standard Toyota parts 1-year warranty and they should be able to install it for 2-3 hours labor, maybe a bit longer if they haven't done it before.

Even though you want to keep the car for only 1 - 2 years more, the car will have more value with a new battery. A secondhand battery has no real value.