Toyota · 2012–2016 (US)
Toyota Prius Plug-in hybrid battery replacement
Hybrid battery replacement for the 2012–2016 Toyota Prius Plug-in across the Phoenix metro. The pack is a 4.4 kWh lithium assembly, and it comes in two cell capacities: the original, or an upgrade that adds electric range.
Toyota Prius Plug-in hybrid battery at a glance
- Battery type
- Lithium-ion, 4.4 kWh
- Repair route
- Replaced as a complete assembly. Lithium packs are not rebuilt at module level
- Capacity options
- Original cell capacity, or a higher capacity that adds electric range
- Fits
- 2012–2016 Prius Plug-in. Not the same pack as the standard 2012–2015 Prius
- Installation
- Included at our shop in the Phoenix metro; mobile install adds $250
- Before ordering parts
- Battery chemistry and part numbers changed within some model years. We confirm against your VIN before quoting or ordering parts.
Symptoms Prius Plug-in owners report
- Electric range down from a short commute to a couple of miles.
- The car dropping out of EV mode almost immediately after a full charge.
- Charging stopping early, or the charge indicator behaving inconsistently.
- A hybrid or EV system warning light.
- The car still driving normally as a hybrid while the plug-in side does nothing.
Which capacity to order
The original capacity restores the car to how it left the factory. The higher-capacity option adds electric range, which is worth the difference if you charge at both ends of a short commute and less so if you mostly drive it as an ordinary hybrid. Tell us how you use the car and we'll tell you which we'd fit.
Prices and fitment for the Toyota Prius Plug-in
- Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Battery (2012–2016) — from $2,600
Toyota Prius Plug-in hybrid battery questions
Is the Prius Plug-in battery the same as a 2012–2015 Prius battery?
Can I get more electric range than the car came with?
Can this pack be reconditioned?
Price your Toyota Prius Plug-in
Packs and modules, with the warranty on each.
1Your make
2Your model
3What you need
We confirm the exact pack from your VIN before ordering.
Source: /vehicles/toyota-prius-plug-in
Questions about your Toyota Prius Plug-in?
Include the model year and what the car is doing.
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