Many reviewers lauded the new, third generation 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid when it launched last spring--but wondered why it didn't use a lithium-ion battery, rather than 15-year-old nickel-metal-hydride technology. Now we learn that the 2010 Prius was indeed supposed to have a new, more energy-dense lithium pack.Feb 8, 2010
What kind of 12v battery does a Prius use?
BM Part #: SLA-9A51P
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Voltage: 12 Volt
Capacity: 46 Ah
Type: AGM
Battery Size: S46B24R
What kind of battery does a Toyota Prius use?
Nickel-Metal Hydride battery
Does a Prius need a special battery?
The Prius uses an AGM accessory battery for its 12 volt needs which is somewhat different from standard, regular automotive lead-acid battery. All the Prius i have delt with REQUIRE 12 VDC battery, seems most of the control circuits are 12 VDC, the 12 VDC is required to correctly control AC, power going up hills.
Where is the starting battery on a Toyota Prius?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR9PdI-bRY4
Where is the battery located on a 2010 Toyota Prius?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCLqNNHAcsc
Where is the 12v battery in a 2010 Prius?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpxyXboW4Qo
Does a Prius have a starter battery?
Most hybrid vehicles, like the Toyota Prius, have two batteries. A smaller 12 Volt auxiliary battery, and the much larger high voltage Hybrid System Battery. ... The heavy lifting of starting the engine is actually done by the hybrid battery.Mar 13, 2020
Can I use any 12 volt battery in my Prius?
Yes, it does. Electrically, the Prius is much more conventional than you think: You have a 12V system that starts the "engine", and that is charged by the "engine" in just the same way as a conventional car.
What kind of 12v battery does a 2013 Prius use?
BM Part #: SLA-9A51P
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Battery Polarity:
Voltage: 12 Volt
Capacity: 46 Ah
Type: AGM
How much is a 12 volt battery for a Prius?
OPTIMA probably makes a direct-fit 12-volt replacement battery for your Toyota Prius, called the DS46B24R that lists for $237.99 and most folks can handle that replacement themselves.