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If you’re watching this video right now, I’m assuming you’re probably one out of three people. Number one, your PriusV hybrid battery is already showing signs that it’s going bad. Number two, you’re thinking about buying a Prius V and you’re wondering how long are these batteries actually going to last. Or number three, your battery is already failed and you’re trying to figure out how much it’s going to cost to replace and whether it’s even worth it. So, in this video, we’re going to answer all three of those questions and a little more. Let’s start with the signs. Here are the biggest signs your Prius V hyper battery could be going bad. Number one, your MPG starts dropping. Number two, the battery gauge goes from full to empty very quickly. Number three, the gasoline engine is running constantly. Next, your EV mode barely works or maybe even just stops working. Maybe the car feels weaker when accelerating. and maybe you see a check hybrid system or a red triangle of death on your dashboard. Now, those symptoms don’t automatically mean your hybrid battery is bad. It still could be your 12vt, your cooling fan, your temperature sensor, or any other hybrid component. So, make sure you get your vehicle properly diagnosed before replacing anything. Now, how long do these batteries actually last? You’re generally looking at anywhere from 8 all the way to 10 years for how long the battery is going to last. But there is factors that can affect that lifespan. Eventually, when that battery goes bad, the next question is, how much is it going to cost to replace? And I searched up a few Prius quotes online to show how much dealerships are charging. And I’ll pop up a few on the screen right now. As you can see, this person was quoted $9,000 for their Prius hybrid battery. This next quote, the person got $6,000. And the last one, the person was quoted $5,800. Obviously, dealership pricing can vary depending on the year, location, and what battery you’re actually getting. But when you’re looking at numbers like that, you might start thinking, “There’s no way I’m going to put that much money into an old car.” The good news is you do have other options. Here at Grant Techch Audit, we have two PriusV hybrid battery options. Our remanufactured battery starts at $999 with a 12month warranty. Or you can go with our new cell battery for $2,999 with a 48month warranty. So, both options fit the 2012 to 2017 Prius V. Now, there’s one big misconception I want to talk about before we get into whether replacing one of these is actually worth it. If you’re someone that has already done the research and you’ve searched up online, you’ve probably heard something called module replacement. Right underneath this metal casing, there are 28 modules inside of this battery pack. And you’ll hear people say online, “Hey, if one of these modules go bad, all you have to do is replace one of those modules and the whole battery pack will be perfectly fine.” Well, I don’t know if you’ve ever played whack-a-ole, but that’s basically what’s going to happen. You replace one module and a couple months later, another one goes bad, then another one, another one, another one, and eventually you end up replacing the entire battery anyway. So, does module replacement actually work? Well, I would say it depends your definition of work. Because we have customers on a day-to-day basis that want to save that extra money. They replace one module, months later, more going bad, and they keep playing whack-a-ole until they finally decide to replace the full battery pack. That’s why replacing the entire battery pack with a properly tested battery can make more sense than just individually replacing these modules. So, is it actually worth it to replace one of these batteries? That really comes down to the condition of your car. If your engine, transmission, and the rest of the vehicle is in good shape, replacing the battery can make a lot more sense than replacing the entire car. And remember, the Prius V was discontinued after 2017. So, if you like your Prius V and the rest of the car is in good shape, replacing the battery can be a better option so you can keep the car you already know. So, don’t automatically assume that if your battery is bad, the entire PSV is done. get it properly diagnosed, look at the condition of the entire vehicle, and then compare your options. So, if you want a free code of how much it’s going to cost to get one of these inside of your car, you can either click the link below at greentechauto.com or give us a call and we’ll give you a free code. On top of that, since you stuck with me to the end of today’s video, I have a coupon code GT AI for $150 off for not if, but when your hybrid battery goes bad. I hope you guys enjoyed today’s video. If you have any questions at all about the PriusV battery or even the car itself, drop it in the comment box below. We answer all of them and we’ll see you guys in the next
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A refundable “core deposit” of $500.00 will be added to your order at checkout. Once we receive your old battery, we will refund the core deposit back to you minus the cost of return shipping. Cores must be returned within 45 days of purchase. This applies to shipping orders only. In all other circumstances, the core will be picked up at the time of service, no deposit required.
Once your new hybrid battery has arrived, put the core battery back into the same packaging your battery arrived in. As soon as we receive your core battery, we will refund the core deposit back to you. It’s that easy.
A Toyota Prius V battery replacement costs $999 for a remanufactured pack with a 12-month warranty, or $2,999 for a new cell battery with a 48-month warranty at Greentec Auto. Both fit the 2012 to 2017 Prius V.
Compare that with what dealerships quote. Prius owners have publicly shared quotes of $9,000, $6,000, and $5,800 for a hybrid battery. When you see numbers like that on an older car, it’s easy to conclude there’s no way you’re putting that kind of money into it. The good news is you have other options.
This guide covers the signs your Prius V battery is failing, how long these batteries last, what replacement actually costs, the module-replacement misconception, and how to decide whether it’s worth doing.
These are the biggest warning signs owners notice:
Here’s the important part: those symptoms don’t automatically mean your hybrid battery is bad. The same signs can come from the 12-volt battery, the cooling fan, a temperature sensor, or another hybrid component, all far cheaper to fix than a full pack.
Get the vehicle properly diagnosed before replacing anything. Greentec Auto provides a free quote and diagnosis, so confirming the actual fault costs you nothing.
Generally, you’re looking at 8 to 10 years from the original hybrid battery. Several factors shift that in either direction. Climate is the big one, since heat accelerates cell degradation, along with driving patterns and how well the battery cooling intake has been kept clear.
With the Prius V built between 2012 and 2017, the entire production run is now past that 8 to 10 year window. That’s why so many Prius V owners are facing this decision at the same time.
| Battery Option | Fits | Warranty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remanufactured | 2012 to 2017 Prius V | 12 months | $999 |
| New cell battery | 2012 to 2017 Prius V | 48 months | $2,999 |
Dealership pricing varies by year, location, and which battery you’re actually getting, but the publicly reported quotes of $5,800 to $9,000 show how wide the gap can be. Against a $999 remanufactured pack, that’s a difference of several thousand dollars on the same repair.
Run it per month of warranty coverage:
The remanufactured pack has by far the lowest upfront cost, which matters if you’re trying to get the car running again without a large outlay, or if you’re planning to sell. The new cell battery costs more but carries four times the warranty term and works out cheaper per month of protection, making it the better choice if you intend to keep your Prius V for years.
If you’ve researched this online, you’ve probably come across module replacement. Under the metal casing, the Prius V battery pack contains 28 modules, and you’ll see people claim that when one module goes bad, you just swap that single module and the pack is fine.
In practice, it tends to play out like whack-a-mole. You replace one module, and a couple of months later another one goes bad. Then another. Then another. Eventually you’ve replaced the entire battery anyway, just in the most inconvenient and expensive sequence possible, paying labor each time.
Does module replacement work? It depends on your definition of work. Customers come in regularly having tried exactly this: they replaced one module to save money, more modules failed over the following months, and they kept at it until they finally decided to replace the full pack.
That’s why replacing the entire battery with a properly tested pack usually makes more sense than chasing individual modules. Every module in your original pack is the same age and has the same mileage, so if one has failed, the others aren’t far behind.
It comes down to the condition of the rest of your car. If the engine, transmission, and the rest of the vehicle are in good shape, replacing the battery makes far more sense than replacing the whole car.
There’s a specific reason this matters for the Prius V: it was discontinued after 2017. There’s no newer Prius V to move into. If you like the car, with the extra cargo space and practicality that made you choose it over a standard Prius, replacing the battery lets you keep the vehicle you already know rather than settling for something else.
The decision changes if the car needs major work beyond the battery. If the engine or transmission is failing, there’s significant rust, or thousands in other repairs are waiting, look at the whole financial picture before committing.
So don’t automatically assume that a bad battery means your Prius V is done. Get it properly diagnosed, look at the condition of the entire vehicle, then compare your options.
Get a free quote for your Toyota Prius V battery replacement, or call to schedule a diagnosis.
If you notice warning lights on your dashboard, don’t rush to the dealership for an expensive diagnostic report. Many local auto parts stores can scan your vehicle and provide error codes for free just ask them to run a quick scan with a diagnostic tool.
Above, we’ve listed some of the most common hybrid error codes. Keep in mind that the check engine light must be onfor major issues to be detected. If your vehicle is experiencing hybrid battery failure, dealerships often charge thousands of dollars for a replacement typically with a limited warranty.
At Greentec Auto, we offer a cost-effective alternative, providing high-quality hybrid battery replacements at a fraction of the price. Plus, we back our batteries with a comprehensive warranty to give you peace of mind.
A remanufactured Prius V hybrid battery is $999 with a 12-month warranty, and a new cell battery is $2,999 with a 48-month warranty at Greentec Auto. Both fit 2012 through 2017 Prius V models. Dealership quotes for Prius hybrid batteries have been publicly reported between $5,800 and $9,000.
Yes. Both the remanufactured and new cell battery options fit the entire 2012 to 2017 Prius V production run.
Typically 8 to 10 years, though climate, driving patterns, and cooling system condition all affect it. Heat is the biggest factor in how quickly the cells degrade. Since the Prius V was built from 2012 to 2017, most are now at or past that window.
Not necessarily. A “Check Hybrid System” message or red warning triangle means the system found a fault worth investigating, but the cause could be the 12-volt battery, the cooling fan, a temperature sensor, or another hybrid component. A proper diagnosis identifies which before you spend anything.
It rarely works out cheaper. The Prius V pack has 28 modules that are all the same age with the same mileage, so when one fails the others are usually close behind. Owners who replace modules one at a time often end up replacing the full pack anyway, having paid labor repeatedly along the way.
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