# Toyota Prius battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> We stock 6 batteries that fit the Toyota Prius across its 8 generations (1997-2025), from 38 to 54 Ah, with cold cranking between 330 and 550 A and prices starting at 48.40 € including VAT.

## Which battery does a Toyota Prius take?

It depends on the engine. Toyota Prius owners mostly buy Varta B33 Dynamic SLI 45Ah (49.80 €), Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah (54.40 €) and Tudor TB457 Technica 45Ah (52.40 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

## Recommended battery for each Toyota Prius engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 Hybrid (ZVW30) (100 kW / 136 CV) | Prius I (2008–2016) | Varta B33 Dynamic SLI 45Ah | 49,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-_w3/18-hybrid-zvw30-100-kw-136cv |
| 1.5 Hybrid (NHW20_, NHW20R) (82 kW / 112 CV) | Prius Liftback (2003–2010) | Optima YTS-2.7J Yellow Top 38Ah | 191,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-liftback-_w2/15-hybrid-nhw20_-nhw20r-82-kw-112cv |
| 1.8 Hybrid (ZVW50_, ZVW51_) (72 kW / 98 CV) | Prius II (2015–2022) | Varta C30 Dynamic SLI 54Ah | 67,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-_w5/18-hybrid-zvw50_-zvw51_-72-kw-98cv |
| 1.8 Hybrid (ZVW40W, ZVW41W) (100 kW / 136 CV) | Prius Plus (2011–2025) | Optima YTS-2.7J Yellow Top 38Ah | 191,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-plus-_w4/18-hybrid-zvw40w-zvw41w-100-kw-136cv |
| 1.8 Hybrid (ZVW4_) (100 kW / 136 CV) | Prius Plus (2011–2025) | Optima YTS-2.7J Yellow Top 38Ah | 191,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-plus-_w4/18-hybrid-zvw4_-100-kw-136cv |
| 2.0 PHEV (MXWH61L, MXWH61) (164 kW / 223 CV) | Prius III (2023–2025) | Varta C30 Dynamic SLI 54Ah | 67,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-_w6/20-phev-mxwh61l-mxwh61-164-kw-223cv |
| 1.8 Plug-in Hybrid (ZVW52) (90 kW / 122 CV) | Prius Phv (2016–2022) | Varta C30 Dynamic SLI 54Ah | 67,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-phv-_w52/18-plug-in-hybrid-zvw52-90-kw-122cv |
| 1.8 Hybrid (ZVW50, ZVW50_, ZVW51_, ZVW50R, ZVW51) (90 kW / 122 CV) | Prius II (2015–2022) | Varta C30 Dynamic SLI 54Ah | 67,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-_w5/18-hybrid-zvw50-zvw50_-zvw51_-zvw50r-zvw51-90-kw-122cv |
| 1.8 Hybrid (ZVW50_, ZVW51_) (70 kW / 95 CV) | Prius II (2015–2022) | Varta C30 Dynamic SLI 54Ah | 67,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-_w5/18-hybrid-zvw50_-zvw51_-70-kw-95cv |
| 1.8 Hybrid E-Four (ZVW55_, ZVW51_) (72 kW / 98 CV) | Prius II (2015–2022) | Varta C30 Dynamic SLI 54Ah | 67,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-_w5/18-hybrid-e-four-zvw55_-zvw51_-72-kw-98cv |
| Hybrid (ZVW55_) (90 kW / 122 CV) | Prius II (2015–2022) | Varta C30 Dynamic SLI 54Ah | 67,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-_w5/hybrid-zvw55_-90-kw-122cv |
| 1.5 Hybrid (NHP10) (54 kW / 73 CV) | Prius C (2011–2025) | Varta A13 Dynamic SLI 40Ah | 48,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-c-nhp10/15-hybrid-nhp10-54-kw-73cv |
| 1.8 Hybrid (ZVW3_) (73 kW / 99 CV) | Prius I (2008–2016) | Optima YTS-2.7J Yellow Top 38Ah | 191,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-_w3/18-hybrid-zvw3_-73-kw-99cv |
| 1.8 Plug-in Hybrid (ZVW30, ZVW35) (100 kW / 136 CV) | Prius I (2008–2016) | Optima YTS-2.7J Yellow Top 38Ah | 191,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-_w3/18-plug-in-hybrid-zvw30-zvw35-100-kw-136cv |
| 1.5 Hybrid (NHW10) (43 kW / 58 CV) | Prius Saloon (1997–2004) | Optima YTS-2.7J Yellow Top 38Ah | 191,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-saloon-_w1/15-hybrid-nhw10-43-kw-58cv |
| 1.5 Hybrid (NHW1_) (53 kW / 72 CV) | Prius Saloon (1997–2004) | Optima YTS-2.7J Yellow Top 38Ah | 191,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-saloon-_w1/15-hybrid-nhw1_-53-kw-72cv |

## Toyota Prius generations

Batteries change from one generation to the next. When two share a year, the body style — or simply the plate — settles it.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prius III | 2023–2025 | berlina | 2 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-_w6 |
| Prius Phv | 2016–2022 | berlina | 2 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-phv-_w52 |
| Prius II | 2015–2022 | berlina | 10 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-_w5 |
| Prius Plus | 2011–2025 | berlina | 2 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-plus-_w4 |
| Prius C | 2011–2025 | berlina | 2 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-c-nhp10 |
| Prius I | 2008–2016 | berlina | 4 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-_w3 |
| Prius Liftback | 2003–2010 | berlina | 1 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-liftback-_w2 |
| Prius Saloon | 1997–2004 | berlina | 3 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius-saloon-_w1 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Toyota Prius

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta C30 Dynamic SLI 12V 54Ah 530A | 12 | 54 | 530 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 67,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c30-12v-54ah-530a |
| Car battery Varta A13 Dynamic SLI 12V 40Ah 330A | 12 | 40 | 330 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 48,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a13-12v-40ah-330a |
| Car battery Varta B33 Dynamic SLI 12V 45Ah 330A | 12 | 45 | 330 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 49,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b33-12v-45ah-330a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N50 Dynamic EFB 12V 50Ah 550A EFB | 12 | 50 | 550 | EFB | 85,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n50-12v-50ah-550a |
| Auxiliary battery Optima YTS-2.7J Yellow Top 12V 38Ah 460A AGM | 12 | 38 | 460 | AGM ESPIRAL | 191,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-optima-yellow-top-yts-27j-8070-176--12v-38ah |
| Auxiliary battery Optima YTR-2.7J Yellow Top 12V 38Ah 460A AGM | 12 | 38 | 460 | AGM ESPIRAL | 207,60 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-optima-yellow-top-ytr-27j-8072-176-12v-38ah |

## How to know which battery your Toyota Prius takes

The quickest and safest route is to enter your number plate: we identify the exact version, its engine and the battery fitted at the factory, with no room for error.

You can also work it out yourself: find the registration date in the vehicle documents and locate it in the table. If the year overlaps two generations, the body style — hatch, estate or coupé — tells them apart.

As a final check, look at the battery currently fitted: the label shows capacity (Ah) and cold cranking amps (A). Always replace with equal or higher figures, never lower, and keep the same dimensions and terminal layout.

## Start-Stop: which battery your Prius needs

If your Prius has Start-Stop, the battery works far harder than usual — hundreds of restarts a day rather than a handful. That calls for EFB or AGM, depending on whether the system is basic or includes regenerative braking. A conventional battery there lasts months and can make the car switch Start-Stop off.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a Toyota Prius take?
It depends on the engine. Toyota Prius owners mostly buy Varta B33 Dynamic SLI 45Ah (49.80 €), Varta C22 Dynamic SLI 52Ah (54.40 €) and Tudor TB457 Technica 45Ah (52.40 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a Toyota Prius battery cost?
Between 48.40 € and 207.60 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, AGM, EFB). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.

### How do I know which generation my Prius is?
By the registration year: Prius III (2023-2025); Prius Phv (2016-2022); Prius II (2015-2022); Prius Plus (2011-2025); Prius C (2011-2025); Prius I (2008-2016). If your year falls in the overlap between two generations, tell them apart by body type (hatchback, estate or coupé) or use the plate finder, which settles it with no doubt.

### Can I fit a higher-capacity battery to my Toyota Prius?
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More Ah and more cold-cranking amps do not harm the Toyota Prius: the alternator charges it just the same and you gain margin in winter. Never go below the original values.

### Can I replace the battery of my Toyota Prius myself?
On most versions, yes: disconnect the negative terminal first, then the positive, release the clamp and fit the new battery in reverse order. On Start-Stop models or cars with battery management (BMS), register the new battery with a diagnostic tool so the ECU adjusts charging.

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Updated: 2026-11-02 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/prius