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Are there new non-OEM batteries?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Richie Conway, Aug 10, 2018.

  1. Richie Conway

    Richie Conway Junior Member

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    Hello Prius family!

    It is that dreaded time of needing to replace my Prius battery. I found a company that says that they can install a new, non-oem Prius battery for 2200. Has anyone here used any non-oem batteries? They claim they are new.
     
    #1 Richie Conway, Aug 10, 2018
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    yes, check out the thread by @2k1Toaster

    have you looked around at different toyota dealers? $2,200. is in the range of an oem.
     
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    I had seen his thread about it. Have people found success with them? How long do they actually last?
     
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    unfortunately, we don't have any long term data on any non oem 'new' batteries. i think toaster's has been out a year or so, but that's the world of aftermarket prius batteries.
    at least he is a known quantity.
     
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    There are also non-OEM prismatic cells.
    I cannot recommend using them, though.
     
    #5 ericbecky, Aug 10, 2018
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