13 years on original 12V Battery

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by BlizzMPG, May 12, 2025 at 1:49 PM.

  1. BlizzMPG

    BlizzMPG Junior Member

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    2012, Prius III and still on the original 12V battery. 125K mi. No major issues over the entire life of vehicle.

    Am I an outlier with this kind of 12V battery life? I am thinking about proactively replacing it but maybe not if the life is typical.
     
  2. 3PriusMike

    3PriusMike Prius owner since 2000, Tesla M3 2018

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    Over the year I had 4 different Prius models (2000, 2003, 2009 and 2012 pip). I kept each for about 8-11 years and only had to get a new 12v battery once ever, It was for the 2003 when a door was left open when it was ~10 years old.
    I used to joke about needing to replace my Prius battery every 5 years or so -- the battery in the FOB.

    Mike
     
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