Hybrid battery delete

[jatree]

Rav 4 Prime is getting pretty close. Different segment, but that car has some impressive range and performance

I'd also be more interested in this 250 if there was an EV mode for day-to-day, even 25 miles range. It's one of the things holding me back.

 

[Lowbudgetlc100]

Batteries are swapped all the time in the Prius world. I think it's a couple grand for the swap. Some companies even do the swaps with mobile mechanics. That being said, any of these rigs can run ICE-only without the battery, but performance and MPG will be diminished.

As a Toyota hybrid owner, it's really not a big deal to me. It's really no different than other long-term maintenance requirements for the older rigs. Like a timing belt on a 2UZ-FE or a valley plant coolant leak repair on a 1UR. It will eventually happen and it might cost a few grand, but then the rig will be good for another 100-200K.

prius batteries are pretty cheap now days. some can get them repaired for 700$