Re: I'm thinking of purchasing a 08 Prius, Can you tell me what you like & dislike?
I've been doing some work with the 2001-03 Prius traction batteries as well as one 2004-current traction battery module. The current model traction batteries are visibly stronger and better constructed. Lessons were learned about the first generation batteries and applied to the 2004-current hybrids.
In contrast, the 2001-03 batteries have weak terminal seals and over time lose water from their electrolyte. We can refurbish them but the NHW11 batteries, alone, were the first generation, cells mass produced.
Bob Wilson
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