How Much Does Hybrid Battery Replacement Cost?

The short answer: $900–$2,700 for a complete hybrid battery replacement at Certified Hybrid in Fullerton, CA — depending on your car and the warranty you choose. Most jobs are done in about an hour, and every pack is tested and backed by a written warranty.

At a dealership, the same job — a new pack plus labor — commonly runs into several thousand dollars. The table below shows where common models start with us.

Starting prices by model (battery, 1-year warranty tier)

Battery prices above; a $100 installation fee and 7.75% sales tax are added. The full model-by-model price list is on our home page. New Generation packs with unlimited mileage are available — call for price.

What changes the price?

• The vehicle. A Prius pack is smaller and cheaper than a Highlander or RX 450h pack.
• The warranty tier. 1-year / 10,000-mile or 2-year / 20,000-mile, whichever you choose.
• The pack generation. New Generation packs with unlimited mileage cost more and last longer.

Three questions to ask any shop before you pay

• Is it a complete pack or just a few cells? Replacing single cells in an old pack is a temporary fix; the rest of the pack is the same age. We install complete, tested packs only.
• Is the warranty in writing, and where do I go if something fails? Ours is a fixed, CA BAR-licensed shop in Fullerton (ARD 317805) — you bring the car back to us and we repair or replace under warranty.
• What is the total — battery, installation and tax? We quote the full total on the phone before you come in. No surprises.

Is it worth replacing the battery on an older hybrid?

Usually, yes. A healthy hybrid with a fresh pack is worth far more than the same car with a dead battery — and far cheaper than replacing the car. If the rest of the car is sound, $950–$2,500 puts it back on the road for years. Bring it in: we test the battery first and tell you honestly whether replacement makes sense for your car.