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Old 11-14-2006, 01:59 PM
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Default Re: Battery Life Expectancy
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Originally Posted by BoltBait View Post
What is the battery life expectancy of the Prius?

I have a 2001 with over 180,000 miles on it and I have noticed that the battery doesn't quite hold a charge (over night) like it used to.

I'm still getting 46 MPG, but I'm worried that I should buy a new car.

What do you think?

Toyota's research stopped at 180,000 miles with no deterioration in performance. IMHO you are 'safe' for another 50-100,000 miles. That's what I'm planning for with my 2005 ( 36 K now ).
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