Pruis battery life for very low yearly mileage
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Asked by tlee404 Dec 13, 2020 at 03:42 AM

Question type: General

I am thinking of getting a 2nd generation Prius. I only drive about 1,500 miles
per year. I have heard that the low mileage will reduce the life of the battery. Is
that true? I am not concerned about mpg or cold weather.

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F_O_R answered 3 years ago

Ask other owners on a Prius forum. If you drive that little you might want an electric car instead of a hybrid.

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tlee404 answered 3 years ago

he following is from "The Car Care Nut" a Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician on youtube. As long as the car is driven weekly you should be ok. If it sits for months at a time I would consider a gasoline only car for longevity.

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tlee404 answered 3 years ago

Other people have noted that the life of the 12 volt battery will be reduced and may require replacement more often. The Prius 12 volt battery is a special battery and typically costs over $210.

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