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About the Toyota Corolla Hybrid
2020-2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid is a front-wheel drive (FWD) compact economy 4-door full-hybrid-electric vehicle. It is notable for delivering approximately 20 additional miles per gallon more than the internal-combustion-powered Corolla. It features a similar powertrain to the Toyota Prius.
| Horsepower | 121 hp (2020-2021) 138 hp (2022-2023) |
| Torque | 105 lb-ft |
| Battery | 600V NiMH (2020) 600V Lithium Ion (2021-2023) |
| MPG city / hwy / combined | 53 / 46 / 50 (LE/ XLE) 51 / 44 / 48 (LE AWD) 50/ 43 / 47 (SE) 47 / 41 / 44 (SE AWD) |
| 0 to 60 mph | 8 seconds |
Trim Levels
The 2020-2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid comes in 5 trim levels:
- LE
- LE AWD
- XLE
- SE
- SE AWD
Early Toyota Corolla Hybrids
Toyota released hybrid versions of the Corolla Axio sedan and Corolla Fielder station wagon for the Japanese market in August 2013.
Both cars were equipped with a 1.5-liter hybrid system similar to the one used in the Toyota Prius c, with a fuel efficiency of 3.03 L/100 km (93.2 mpg; 77.6 mpg) under the JC08 test cycle.
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Batteries
Drive Battery | 12V Battery | Key Fob Battery
Drive Battery / Traction Battery
Drive Battery Specs
| Battery Type | Nickel Metal Hydride – NiMH (2020) Lithium Ion (2021-2023) |
| Battery Capacity | 6.5 Ah |
Drive Battery FAQs
How much do Toyota Corolla Hybrid replacement batteries cost?
Used Toyota hybrid batteries can range anywhere from $1,500 to $3,500 to replace.
Find used Toyota Corolla Hybrid batteries on eBay
Where do I purchase a Toyota Corolla Hybrid replacement drive battery?
Finding an electric car battery replacement can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Here is a list of vendors that may offer replacement electric car batteries for the Toyota Corolla Hybrid:
Toyota Dealership – The best place to source a Toyota Corolla Hybrid battery is the same place that made the car. Fortunately, Toyota makes a handy dealership lookup tool that anyone can use:
What can I expect when purchasing a replacement battery for my Toyota Corolla Hybrid?
The process for purchasing a battery for your Corolla Hybrid can include a few surprises:
- Core Charges – A “core charge” is where a vendor charges you a fee as collateral until you send them the part that you are replacing, in this case the battery pack. It is not unusual to see a core charge be the same price as your used battery, typically around $1000-3000.
- Shipping Charges – Batteries are heavy! You can’t exactly toss one in the mailbox. Some vendors will include the cost of batteries in your purchase. Others may charge you anywhere from $100 to $300 to ship. You may also be assessed an additional charge to deliver to a residential address.
- Packaging – If you need to ship your battery to a vendor, you may want to consider the cost of packaging. Typically if you are returning a core, you can simply put your old battery in the same packaging that your replacement battery came in, and ship it back. Be extra careful when packing your battery as most vendors require a core battery to be able to be refurbished, and you may not receive back your core charge if the battery is damaged in transit.
12V Battery
Toyota Corolla Hybrid 12V Battery Location
The 12V starter battery for the 2020+ Toyota Corolla Hybrid is located under the hood of the vehicle, to the right, behind the headlight.
Toyota Corolla Hybrid 12V Battery Size / Type / Group
The 2020-2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid features a 12V BCI LN1-MF battery.
| Manufacturer | Battery Part # | Where to Purchase? |
| ACDelco Gold | LN1AGM | Amazon |
Toyota Corolla Hybrid 12V Battery Replacement
Toyota Corolla Hybrid 12V Battery Terminal Maintenance
Maintaining your Toyota Corolla Hybrid 12V battery terminals is essential to ensuring a positive electrical contact. We recommend cleaning terminals and using a terminal protectant spray to prevent corrosion on your battery terminals.
CRC Battery Cleaner w/ Acid Detector will clean your battery terminals and surface, neutralizing acids and detecting leaks.
CRC Battery Terminal Protector Spray is designed to protect battery terminals from corrosion, a leading cause of hard starting and battery failure.
Toyota Corolla Hybrid 12V Battery Testing, Maintenance and Repair
Battery testers are an inexpensive way to save yourself time in repairing your Toyota Corolla Hybrid. A healthy 12V battery will read between 12.6 and 12.8 volts when tested. Anything lower, and you may want to consider replacing your batteries or checking the battery fluid levels.
Key Fob Battery
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid key fob battery uses a CR2032 3V lithium battery.
Find CR2032 3V Lithium Batteries on Amazon
Toyota Key Fob / Smart Key FAQs
How do I access my vehicle when my Toyota Smart Key fob battery is dead?
Near the key ring, there is safety unlock switch that should reveal a physical key within your key fob for use when the key fob battery is dead.
To get your Toyota Corolla to start when the key battery is dead, simply hold your key fob up to the start button as closely as possible, then push the start button.
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Drivetrain
Electric Motors
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid features two permanent synchronous magnet electric motors:
Electric Motor Power Output (front): 70 kW (93 hp)
Electric Motor Power Output (rear): 30 kW (40.2 hp)(AWD-only)
Gasoline Engine
The 2020-2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid features a 121hp 1.8L Inline 4 (I4) Atkinson cycle gasoline engine.
Earlier Toyota Corolla Hybrids featured a 1.5L Inline 4 gasoline engine.
FAQs
What type and grade of gasoline does the Toyota Corolla Hybrid use?
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid uses unleaded gasoline, 89 octane or higher.
Transmission
The 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid features an automatic Continuously Variable Transmission with intelligence (CVTi).
Join a Toyota Corolla Hybrid Community
ToyotaNation.com: Corolla Hybrid – Discussion area for the Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Topics of discussion range from fuel economy, safety, modifications, and performance.
ToyotaOwnersClub.com: Corolla & Corolla Cross Club – A forum dedicated to Corolla enthusiasts everywhere.
Reddit.com/r/Corolla – Own a Corolla? Love it? Do you spend too much time on and in it? Then this sub is for you.
Reddit.com/t/Toyota_Corolla – A reddit topic dedicated solely to the Corolla.