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Hybrid Battery Warranty
10 Years / 150,000 Miles
whichever comes first
EV Drive Components Warranty
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
whichever comes first
Includes Traction Battery remaining below 70% of original capacity, Transaxle, Inverter with Converter
Understanding the EV Battery Life Cycle
We're designing a closed-loop system to help maximize sustainability. Here's how it will work.
First Use
The battery begins life inside a Toyota vehicle, but since it can outlive the life of that vehicle, it can extend its value while also decreasing its impact to the environment. So, at the end of its first use, it’s tested to determine where it should go next: to be either repurposed or reused, or sent straight to recycling if necessary.
Second Use
Batteries that are still usable for a non-automotive purpose get repurposed for non-automotive use—for instance, to power a hospital or house, or as part of sustainable energy solutions like solar and wind. If a battery isn’t usable as is, it can still be refurbished and reused for a vehicle as a certified pre-owned Toyota product.
Recycle
Toyota’s ultimate goal is for all batteries to get recycled, whether immediately after the first use, or after being repurposed or refurbished. This involves extracting raw materials that can make their way back into the production process.
Production
The recycled raw materials enter the manufacturing process for new, first-use batteries. This starts with the development of individual battery cells, the assembly of the full battery unit, and, finally, installation into a new Toyota vehicle.
Be in the Know About EV Batteries
Source: https://www.autotrader.com/car-tips/ev-battery-maintenance-guide