Bosch has announced a new high-voltage NiMH battery repair set as a solution for Toyota and Lexus hybrid models. The repair set repairs and replaces worn NiMH batteries, most often found in Toyota’s hybrid vehicles, including the Prius. The set is designed to save resources as a simple, affordable solution to worn batteries.
Currently, the replacement of worn or faulty NiMH batteries in hybrid vehicles is an expensive process. Bosch aims to change that with a simpler solution. The Bosch set replaces all of the battery’s modules without requiring replacement of the housing, blower, control electronics, etc. This greatly reduces the time and costs associated with full battery replacement.
Bosch is offering a five-year warranty on the repair set. The new Bosch repair set will be offered starting in the fall of 2023 for the Prius III, Yaris, and Lexus CT 200h in Germany. The Auris will follow. Bosch expects the sets to be available throughout Europe by next year.
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