As a hybrid vehicle, the battery on the Toyota Prius is just as important as its gas tank, providing an equal measure of mobilizing power in addition to all the usual things a car battery does like ...

It's tough to say goodbye to a beloved car, especially if it's one you've had for years. The older a car gets, the more repairs it'll typically demand. Eventually, the constant repairs will outweigh ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tony Bradley covers the intersection of tech and entertainment. I love the Toyota Prius. I bought my Prius brand new from a ...

While owning a vehicle usually goes smoothly without any significant accidents, sometimes your car parts will need changing. Nothing lasts forever, and, more often than not, you’ll have to change your ...

I just got word that my 2005 Prius, with 110,000 miles, needs a new hybrid battery. I got the car new, and it's been well-maintained, but the battery has not given us the 150,000 or 180,000 miles that ...

A Toyota Prius is more than just a fuel-efficient vehicle-it's a symbol of smart innovation, sustainability, and long-term value. But like any essential component, the hybrid battery has a lifespan.

Q. I recently had to call AAA road service to boost my original 2005 Prius battery because of my leaving my headlights on for the second time this year. This is not the easiest battery to find. In ...

Q: I'm looking at a 2005 Prius and I am concerned about both the hybrid battery and the regular battery. The owner told me the car needed a jump because she left the headlights on for the second time ...

It's one of the most frequent questions asked about hybrids: What happens if I have to replace the high-voltage battery pack? While Toyota warrants its Prius batteries for 8 years/100,000 miles (or 10 ...