"Why are Prius batteries so expensive?The material cost for AGM is much higher. The glass mats that are in the cells are harder to produce than lead-acid separator plates. Lead-acid is also far easier to recycle than AGM. These added costs get passed down to the consumer, and then we have a $200 battery.May 14, 2020Why The Toyota Prius 12v Auxiliary Battery Costs So Much | Torque News"

"Why are Prius batteries so expensive?The material cost for AGM is much higher. The glass mats that are in the cells are harder to produce than lead-acid separator plates. Lead-acid is also far easier to recycle than AGM. These added costs get passed down to the consumer, and then we have a $200 battery.May 14, 2020Why The Toyota Prius 12v Auxiliary Battery Costs So Much | Torque News"