Sooner or later, every battery needs to be replaced, Toyota Prius battery packs being no exceptions. There are three major questions that arise when replacement time comes: where to buy the new battery, how much it will cost and what to do with the old battery – now I would like to answer only the third question.
Recycle Your Original Prius Hybrid Battery
My Prius ran out of battery power last year. The battery pack served me well for years and I was prepared to replace it long before the old battery died. I went for the cheaper solution: I bought a perfectly functional hybrid battery replacement second hand. I already had the replacement battery when the original one gave in, so I removed the old battery from the car and installed the new one. It was not very long before I had found out that Toyota had a replacement program in place: every hybrid battery has a label with a toll-free phone number to call if you have a pack to scrap. I called the number and the lady at the other end told me that I would be rewarded $150 for my recycling efforts when I hand over the old battery. To find out more, click HERE!
I really appreciate this gesture from Toyota – it’s a good thing that having a green car involves the recycling of the parts, too.
For additional Prius Battery Info: http://www.milehybridauto.com


