EV and hybrid battery replacement cost
Replacing a hybrid battery in a Toyota costs about $2,500–$3,500 fitted, based on Toyota's own quotes. A full EV battery is far dearer: real Australian quotes and invoices run from about $13,500 to $14,000+ for a 60–64 kWh pack before fitting, and the NRMA puts out-of-warranty replacements at roughly $6,000–$20,000 depending on size. It's rarely needed: about 2% of EVs built from 2017 to 2022 have had a battery replaced.
Real quotes and estimates
Manufacturers rarely publish battery prices, so these are the best figures we could find, with where each came from. Quotes are labelled as quotes; everything else is an estimate.
Toyota, quoted to carsales (July 2022)Toyota Camry Hybrid (built before August 2020)$3,393 including fitting
Toyota, quoted to carsales (July 2022)Toyota hybrids generallyMost packs under $3,000 plus GST; remanufactured packs about 60–80% of new
Toyota and Injectronics, via carsales and CarsGuide (Feb 2021)Hyundai Kona Electric (64 kWh)$13,466 for the battery, before fitting and labour
Hyundai, quoted to carsales (July 2022)Tesla Model 3 RWD (60 kWh)Just over $14,000, excluding fitting
A 2022 invoice, reported by the NRMA (Nov 2025)Nissan Leaf (24 kWh, first generation)About $5,500 including labour (estimate)
AutoGuru (May 2025)BYD (any model)About $8,000–$15,000 (estimate); BYD Australia doesn't publish prices
AutoGuru (June 2025)Any EV, out of warrantyAbout $6,000–$20,000 depending on battery size
NRMA, via Paint & Panel (April 2026)
Prices change, and fitting, labour and GST vary by workshop. Always get a written quote from a dealer for the exact car.
Prices are falling
Battery costs keep dropping. The NRMA, using BloombergNEF forecasts, estimates these 2025 replacement battery prices (projections, not quotes), roughly 30% below 2022 and heading lower again by 2030:
Source: NRMA, cost to replace an EV battery (November 2025). Cars with cheaper LFP batteries (most BYDs, the MG4 51 and the Model 3 RWD) are likely to cost less.
Is it worth replacing?
- Hybrids: usually yes. A $2,500–$3,500 Toyota battery is good value on a car still worth $10,000 or more, and a remanufactured pack can cost less.
- Older, cheap EVs: usually no. A first-generation Leaf is worth about $8,000–$13,000, so a new battery can cost most of the car's value. Buying a car with a healthy battery is cheaper.
- Repair, not replace. Some faults affect only one module, and specialist EV workshops can replace modules or recondition packs for much less than a new battery. Ask before agreeing to a full pack.
- Check the warranty first. Most EV batteries are covered for 8 years (Kia 7), and failures and big capacity loss in that time are covered. It transfers to the next owner.
How to avoid the bill
- Test before you buy: see how to check a used EV's battery. Independent tests start at about $200.
- Look after it: avoid sitting at 100% in the heat and limit back-to-back fast charging. See what wears out an EV battery.
- Keep the hybrid checks going: Toyota and Lexus extend hybrid battery cover with yearly Hybrid Health Checks at servicing.
More on batteries and buying used
- How long EV batteries last
- Best used EVs and hybrids (with every serious battery recall)
- Pick my used car
- Used price checker
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Common questions
How much does it cost to replace an EV battery in Australia?
Real quotes run from about $13,500 (Hyundai Kona Electric, before fitting) to just over $14,000 (Tesla Model 3 RWD, before fitting). The NRMA puts out-of-warranty replacements at roughly $6,000–$20,000 depending on battery size, and prices are falling.
How much is a Prius hybrid battery?
Toyota quoted $2,533 including fitting for a Prius in 2022, and $3,393 for a Camry Hybrid built before August 2020. Remanufactured packs can cost less.
How often do EV batteries need replacing?
Rarely. Data from Recurrent shows about 2% of EVs built from 2017 to 2022 have had a battery replaced. Most batteries lose capacity slowly over many years.
Is a battery replacement covered by warranty?
Usually, within the battery warranty (most are 8 years, Kia 7) if the battery fails or capacity falls below the guaranteed level, often around 70%. Check the terms for the exact car.
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How we work it out, and our sources
Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at October 2026; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
- Petrol and diesel: ACCC capital-city averages, 21 October 2026.
- Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
- Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
- Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
- Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.
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