Hybrid Vehicle (Hv) Battery Pack - Toyota PRIUS 2012 Manual

Hybrid Vehicle (HV) Battery Pack

The PRIUS c features a high voltage Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery pack
that contains sealed Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery modules.
HV Battery Pack
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The HV battery assembly is enclosed in a metal case and is rigidly mounted
under the rear seat. The metal case is isolated from high voltage.
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The HV battery pack consists of 20 low voltage (7.2 Volt) NiMH battery
modules connected in series to produce approximately 144 Volts. Each
NiMH battery module is non-spillable and in a sealed case.
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The electrolyte used in the NiMH battery module is an alkaline mixture of
potassium and sodium hydroxide. The electrolyte is absorbed into the
battery cell plates and will not normally leak, even in a collision.
Battery pack voltage
Number of NiMH battery modules in pack
NiMH battery module voltage
NiMH battery module dimensions
NiMH module weight
NiMH battery pack dimensions
NiMH battery pack weight
Note: Values in inches have been rounded
HV Battery Pack
144 V
20
7.2 V
5 x 1 x 11 in
(118 x 20 x 276 mm)
2.3 lbs (1.04 kg)
15 x 40 x 9 in
(387 x 1011 x 225 mm)
68 lbs (31 kg)
Components Powered by the HV Battery Pack
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Electric Motor
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Power Cables
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Electric Generator
HV Battery Pack Recycling
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The HV battery pack is recyclable. Contact the nearest Toyota dealer or:
United States: (800) 331-4331
Canada: (888) TOYOTA 8 [(888) 869-6828]
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Inverter/Converter
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A/C Compressor
HV Battery Pack