Hybrid battery delete (1 Viewer)

[baltistyle]

Boy there is a lot of battery ignorance on this tread. YouTube is a good place to get the basic education.

And how has this statement helped to lessen that issue instead having added to it…. Perhaps YouTube education is the problem here and if you are such a great source of valid information, you can point people to a good resource, like an engineer from Toyota or someone other than a YouTube influencer begging to be liked and subscribed to?

Yours is the worst type of post because you haven’t addressed anyone in the thread, or any answer or question. Nobody here can read your mind and know what you are referencing as wrong, incorrect, opinion or false statements.

Sounds like you don’t want to address people in this thread with the facts you’ve gathered.

The reality for op is exactly like it’s been stated. The tech will be cheaper in 10 years if inflation doesn’t get out of control and there is no other circumstantial economic issue or parts supply issue at that time. The repair cost will be on par with any major service, if that is ops concern. The Toyota warranty on the battery should allay fears for at least the first owner.

 

[Dixon Santana]

If anyone knows, what do the Toyota replacement batteries for the hybrids cost?

The replacement part through Toyota is currently retailing for $6,352.79

 

[Rednexus]

The reality for op is exactly like it’s been stated. The tech will be cheaper in 10 years if inflation doesn’t get out of control and there is no other circumstantial economic issue or parts supply issue at that time. The repair cost will be on par with any major service, if that is ops concern. The Toyota warranty on the battery should allay fears for at least the first owner.

Investing $13/per month at 5% return will net one the $2K for battery replacement (if needed) at Year 10 . Overall it's a non-issue - I'd personally be much more concerned about the reliability of the turbo motor, which is not yet proven like Toyota's battery tech.

 

[Rednexus]

The replacement part through Toyota is currently retailing for $6,352.79

That's a brand new battery. Lots of companies refurbish hybrid batteries on an exchange basis, which will be substantially cheaper than buying a brand new battery (as they are for a Prius).

Again this isn't new tech, it's just the same tech in a new SUV-based application. Toyota is the leader in hybrids and hybrid battery tech and has been for 20 years.

 

[Heckraiser]

I’m looking forward to when we have a plug in hybrid with 50 mile+ battery range in this segment. Curious how long it will be before we see this on the LC

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

 

[hoser]

The replacement part through Toyota is currently retailing for $6,352.79

Do you happen to have a part number? I ask because retail price varies.

 

[Dixon Santana]

That's a brand new battery. Lots of companies refurbish hybrid batteries on an exchange basis, which will be substantially cheaper than buying a brand new battery (as they are for a Prius).

Again this isn't new tech, it's just the same tech in a new SUV-based application. Toyota is the leader in hybrids and hybrid battery tech and has been for 20 years.

Yes, I’m aware of the aftermarket options. We tend to stay away from a/m battery assemblies. Too many instances with vehicles coming back due to a defect in the battery. We have had some a/m batteries work, but it’s always a toss up.

 

[Dixon Santana]

Do you happen to have a part number? I ask because retail price varies.

G9510-34010

 

[AgentOrange]

And that 6352.79 is including the refundable 1500.00 core charge, so not that bad. And in time the price will come down. Prius batteries are at 1950.00 with a good core in hand. Installed I wanna say is less than 3k. But that came with age

 

[mkennedy009]

And how has this statement helped to lessen that issue instead having added to it…. Perhaps YouTube education is the problem here and if you are such a great source of valid information, you can point people to a good resource, like an engineer from Toyota or someone other than a YouTube influencer begging to be liked and subscribed to?

Yours is the worst type of post because you haven’t addressed anyone in the thread, or any answer or question. Nobody here can read your mind and know what you are referencing as wrong, incorrect, opinion or false statements.

Sounds like you don’t want to address people in this thread with the facts you’ve gathered.

The reality for op is exactly like it’s been stated. The tech will be cheaper in 10 years if inflation doesn’t get out of control and there is no other circumstantial economic issue or parts supply issue at that time. The repair cost will be on par with any major service, if that is ops concern. The Toyota warranty on the battery should allay fears for at least the first owner.

I will ass-u-me you are like my 30ytold nephew who grew up with the internet and does not know how to do a search.
Toyota, the company has educational videos on YouTube to help people get their heads around the complexity of a modern vehicle. They have a five part series:
Toyota electrification
This link:
Autoweek Toyota Timeline
Has the chart from FCC investor filing. The should start you down the rabbit hole. The cutting edge battery technology is really crazy. Undecided with Matt Ferrell.

Lastly, it is an oldie but a goodie: Let Me Google That - https://letmegooglethat.com/

 

[Acrad]

I stopped watching Matt after Yoshino battery solid state snafu. I realized there hadn’t been fact checking and he was taking vendors at their word. That being said I think he will up his game after dropping the ball there

 

[baltistyle]

I will ass-u-me you are like my 30ytold nephew who grew up with the internet and does not know how to do a search.
Toyota, the company has educational videos on YouTube to help people get their heads around the complexity of a modern vehicle. They have a five part series:
Toyota electrification
This link:
Autoweek Toyota Timeline
Has the chart from FCC investor filing. The should start you down the rabbit hole. The cutting edge battery technology is really crazy. Undecided with Matt Ferrell.

Lastly, it is an oldie but a goodie: Let Me Google That - https://letmegooglethat.com/

Youre absolutely wrong on my age by a long shot and the reason I called you out for being useless in your other post, so you were very right in your ASS=umption. Your ASSumption also never took into account the original op, and their likely searching before asking here, which they did because most of us are helpful. At least this time you posted something that is partially related. Perhaps with some more years under your belt with your mastery of google searching and understanding reading comprehension will help you better answer the questions presented and provide links of the sort. Good luck, you'll get there, hopefully.

 

[krice118]

Nothing like a pissing contest in the hybrid section….

 

[GeoRoss]

Just buy the Lexus and swap LC body panels. Cheaper and easier probably.

 

[hoser]

Cheaper than buying a battery? I'm confused as to what the end goal here is.

 

[OGBeno]

Cheaper than buying a battery? I'm confused as to what the end goal here is.

Agreed. There is no logical basis for this discussion considering that the entire Toyota fleet for the US market will be hybrid completely in less than 10 years.

By 2030 (6 yrs from now), almost every single Toyota vehicle sold in the US market will either be a hybrid or an electric vehicle.

This ship has sailed.

 

[Jstawgn]

Agreed. There is no logical basis for this discussion considering that the entire Toyota fleet for the US market will be hybrid completely in less than 10 years.

By 2030 (6 yrs from now), almost every single Toyota vehicle sold in the US market will either be a hybrid or an electric vehicle.

This ship has sailed.

For those who stuck in the old days, aftermarket would make a 2F conversion available for newer vehicles if there is a demand for it

 

[jayp2]

Even if it did work without the battery, the decrease in fuel efficiency would kill any savings you had from not replacing the battery.

Over what period of time?

Lets just assume battery replacement costs $4000

Thats a LOT of fuel....at current prices its over 1300 gallons

 

[hoser]

The turbo will probably need replacement too at the time the battery goes bad. Don’t replace that either and put the money towards gas.

 

[jpw2]

Well it may be a crap shoot, but perhaps the higher price (USA Made) may be some insurance that it won't burn your house to the ground.