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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Pick what you need and how to reach you. You get a written quote before anything is ordered.
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 $1,400
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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A $20 dongle and the right app shows all 14 Prius block voltages — but not internal resistance or capacity. How to read what you get at home.
Not sure what your hybrid needs? We'll work it out with you.
We come to you, test the pack, the 12V and the cooling, and you get a written quote before anything is decided. No obligation.