[justlurking]

At what mileage point do you have to replace the batteries on a Prius? What do they cost to replace? That may be why the used Prius are so cheap. (I don’t know).

They are warranteed for 100,000 miles or 8 years. In California, it's 150,000 miles or 10 years.

In 2014, the cost was between $2,300 and $2,500 to replace the full pack, depending on the model. So, that's a maximum of 2.6 cents/mile. But, it doesn't include labor.

However, a full battery pack doesn't necessarily need to be replaced. It's made up of 28 modules, and each can be tested individually and replaced as necessary.

http://www.thehybridshop.com/media/blogs/toyota-prius-hybrid-car-battery-prices-replacement-costs/

[alternatives?]

Thanks for the reply and information.

They are warrantied for 100,000 miles but how long do they typically last? It would be good to know what is a typical battery replacement cost to drive a Prius 225,000 to 250,000 miles to better compare to the gas counterpart.