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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.
     
    #1 Redjohn, Jun 26, 2022
  2. tankyuong

    tankyuong Senior Member

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    some have and got good results
     
    #2 tankyuong, Jul 24, 2022
  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.
     
    #3 DavidK52, Jul 27, 2022
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