After saving money on gas, Toyota Prius driver needed a new battery and what he was quoted gave him a shock
- A hybrid driver revealed his higher-than-expected battery quote
- A new battery for his Toyota Prius was set to cost $6,800
- Are hybrid cars more expensive to maintain than ICE cars?
Published on Mar 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Mar 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A TikToker and hybrid driver has revealed the higher-than-expected battery quote he received for his new Toyota Prius.
He needed to replace the battery on his hybrid vehicle.
However, the $6,800 quote he received took him by surprise, as did the online response.
Are hybrid cars really more expensive to maintain than their ICE counterparts?
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Battery quote for the Toyota Prius
Charlie Peterson, aka thatmakessensetome, shared his $6,800 quote for a Toyota Prius hybrid battery replacement and asked for advice on alternatives.
Hybrid car batteries, like the Prius, can be expensive to replace, ranging from $2,000 to $8,000, depending on the make and model.
“That’s all the gas money you saved,” one commenter said.
“Now you know why they call it ‘green’ energy,” joked a second.
How to keep costs down
Some owners turn to refurbished or used hybrid batteries, which are significantly cheaper than new ones from the dealership.
A refurbished battery replacement might cost between $2,000 and $3,000 and can take under two hours if you can DIY it.
Salvage yards or third-party sellers can specialize in used hybrid batteries with additional cost-saving options.
Toyota offers a hybrid battery warranty for up to 150,000 miles or 10 years, which might cover the cost of replacement.
@thatmakessensetome Toyota Prius #hybridbattery #toyota ♬ original sound – Charlie Peterson 🤷🏻♂️
What’s more, not all hybrid battery issues require full replacement – sometimes a bad cell needs fixing, which can limit the cost to around $300.
While hybrids may have higher maintenance costs due to the specialized hybrid system and battery – this may be offset over time by being cheaper to fuel as well as improved fuel economy.
What’s more, they have a potentially longer lifespan for the engine to offset these costs.
Plus, government incentives and tax breaks for EVa and hybrid vehicles can make more sense financially.
The cost of reducing the carbon footprint of your car? Priceless.
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London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness, and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the senior content writer and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms, and coveted brands. When her OOO is on from writing about cars and heading up on-site SEO you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym, or exploring the city she loves.
