Friday, October 30, 2015

The batteries in the Toyota Camry Hybrid 2015

Dear Members and Fans  of Toyota Camry Hybrid
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Main battery in Toyota Camry Hybrid

There are two types of batteries used in the Toyota Camry Hybrid. The main battery is the NiMH (Nickel Metal hydride) battery with approximately 245 volt  placed in the trunk mounted to cross member rear seat. The cost of the main battery is approximately RM 11,000 ( I was informed by the salesman from the company I bought the car ) but it is given assurance for 8 years by Toyota provided that the car is serviced at authorized Toyota Service Centers. Based on my readings, the main battery is extremely reliable and rarely caused any problem except for the possibility that the connectors connecting the battery cells or packs might get corroded. Another thing that we have to remember  is that the battery may still be powered for 10 minutes even after the car is shut-off.


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The auxilliary battery in Toyota Camry Hybrid
The second battery in Toyota Camry Hybrid is  also known as the auxiliary battery (lead acid battery)  located at the right side of the boot. The price of the battery is around RM 1400 (Pl check with Toyota dealers). The purpose of the second battery is to power low voltage devices. I learned that the auxiliary battery can last between 2-3 years especially in warm weather like Malaysia.
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  1. UnknownMay 10, 2016 at 7:19 PM

    wow the auxiliary battery in the boot costs around RM1400 ? thought it looked like any other normal car battery ?

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    1. drsallehAugust 15, 2016 at 11:20 PM

      Yes its an AGM battery meant for aviation industry

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    2. Mic LiawMarch 11, 2019 at 8:19 PM

      The battery eventually is around RM700 to RM800 now, but did anybody tried normal batteries such as Amaron? This battery is different with Lexus Hybrid vehicle used which have a sensor in the battery and need to be connected to vehicle control panel.
      The main battery price had come down also, it is around RM8,000 per piece plus RM300.00 for disposal / recycle / transportation / administration charges.

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    3. RegorJune 29, 2019 at 7:17 PM

      My aux battery is due for change and was quoted by Toyota sc ard Rm700 to replace. Any other alternative? Thanks

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  2. UnknownAugust 11, 2016 at 8:35 PM

    True or not

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    1. drsallehAugust 15, 2016 at 11:21 PM

      yes its true but eventually the price will come down

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    2. drsallehAugust 15, 2016 at 11:21 PM

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  3. StMarch 5, 2020 at 6:21 PM

    Toyota service center quoted rm694 for replacing the battery

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    1. AnonymousApril 12, 2020 at 2:38 AM

      You mean the auxiliary battery (lead acid battery) located at the right side of the boot?

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