Toyota · 2012–2019 (US)
Toyota Prius c hybrid battery service
Toyota Prius c hybrid battery repair and replacement across the Phoenix metro. The Prius c uses a 144V pack of 20 modules — a different part from the standard Prius, so a standard Prius price does not apply.

Toyota Prius c hybrid battery at a glance
- Battery type
- Nickel-metal hydride
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How the Prius c differs from a standard Prius
- Smaller pack with fewer modules and a lower nominal voltage, so the part is different and generally less expensive.
- Lighter car with a smaller engine, which means a weak pack has a more noticeable effect on how the car pulls away.
- Tighter packaging, so pack access and cooling routing differ from the standard Prius.
What Prius c owners usually notice first
- A clear drop in acceleration, more obvious than in a bigger Prius because there's less engine to fall back on.
- The engine running almost constantly in stop-and-go traffic.
- Fuel economy falling well below what the car used to return.
- Fast battery gauge movement on the display.
- Red triangle warning, often first appearing on a hot afternoon.
Prices and fitment for the Toyota Prius c
- Toyota Prius c Hybrid Battery (2012–2019) — from $825
Toyota Prius c hybrid battery questions
Is a Prius c battery cheaper than a regular Prius battery?
Can a Prius c hybrid battery be reconditioned?
My Prius c feels really slow now. Is that the battery?
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