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12V battery alternative

Discussion in 'Prius c Technical Discussion' started by Redjohn, Jun 26, 2022.

  1. Redjohn

    Redjohn Junior Member

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    Has anyone replaced the 12V battery with a VLRA AGM sealed battery, which is available from EBAY for $82 instead of $240 for an OEM battery? I recognize that the VLRA battery has gelled electrolyte and likely wouldn't work at very low temp, but I'm retired and don't go out if it's real cold.
     
  2. tankyuong

    tankyuong Senior Member

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    some have and got good results
     
  3. DavidK52

    DavidK52 New Member

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    I was thinking about putting batteries outside, but I'd prefer them to fit inside the unit. As a result, other chemistries with higher energy densities are being considered. I wondered if there was anything nearby that would still work.