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Will Prius Gen II battery work in Gen III?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by 2007Gen2, Apr 3, 2016.

  1. 2007Gen2

    2007Gen2 Junior Member

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    Last year I bought a nice, new Optima battery for our Gen II Prius....now we've just went and bought a new 2012 Gen III car. I'd like to switch out the battery ...transplant the Optima from the Gen II to the Gen III. I think the Gen III current battery is stock from factory and at almost 5 years old, it will surely go out faster than the Optima. Will it fit no problem...or are they different sizes? Thanks in advance!
     
  2. m.wynn

    m.wynn Senior Member

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    Same OEM part number (2880021171) for gen 2 and 3, you're good to go.