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Does anyone know how much it would be to replace the Hybrid Batteries on the new 04 Prius? I realize that there have not been many replaced yet, but I'm curious about the potential cost if they were to be replaced. Thanks
All Prius (1997-2000 Japanese, 2001-2003 "classic", 2004+) have had NiMH batteries, which are more environmentally-friendly than the Ni-Cds that you mention.Joel said:My experience in the radio control model industry is that nickel metal hydride batteries are more expensive than the nickel cadmium ones found in the older Prius - but I'm all for less expensive batteries since they are described as having a "limited service life" by the owner's manual.
frenchie said:Yep. You can even see them there :
http://www.peve.panasonic.co.jp/e_catalog1.html
The first Prius had cylindrical modules, the "classic" and the present one prismatic modules (of a newer generation for the 2004).