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'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 ...

Hybrid vehicles are even more popular these days, due in part to their superior MPG performance that equates to lowered gas expenses. This is an important consideration because of how high gas prices ...

As Toyota has long predicted, improvements in battery technology are lowering the costs associated with their production. Battery life and replacement costs were a key criticism of the Toyota Prius, ...

Q Can you get information about the experience taxi drivers have had with the Prius? They must have some very high-mileage cars by now, so it would be quite interesting to know what their experiences ...