Do Prius Have Two Batteries. The Toyota Prius has two batteries in it. Hybrids like the Toyota Prius may save money on fuel but car shoppers have long wondered how those batteries hold up over the long run.
Contributor Jesse Rudavsky is our main resource for long-term Prius issues and repairs. Founder at Green Bean Battery. In fact were often asked When do the batteries.
Your Prius uses the same type of 12-volt battery that other gas hogs use to start the engine.
The 2G3G4G Toyotal Prius I have a 2G Prius which is the XW20 engine used in the 200509 models uses a NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride Battery. On average it only costs around 1000-2000 for a new electric battery. Your Prius uses the same type of 12-volt battery that other gas hogs use to start the engine. A large 200 volt battery that is used to drive the car in the electric mode and a small 12 volt battery that is.
