About the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
The Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid was first introduced as a 2011 model and ended production in 2015. The vehicle features a parallel hybrid system and does not require outside charging.
| Year Range | 2011 – 2015 |
| Horsepower | 375 hp 380 PS 279 kW |
| Torque | 428 lb-ft 580 Nm |
| Battery | 1.7kWh 288V Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) |
| MPG | 20 city / 24 highway / 21 combined |
| Towing capacity | 7,716 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 5,260 lbs |
| 0 to 60 mph | 7.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 149 mph 240 km/h |
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Batteries
Drive Battery | 12V Battery | Key Fob Battery
Drive Battery / Traction Battery
The Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid features a 1.7kWh 288V Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) drive battery.
Drive Battery Specs
| Year Range | 2012-2015 |
| Battery Type | Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) |
| Battery Voltage | 288 V |
| Battery Capacity | 6500 mAh |
| Number of Cells | 240 |
Drive Battery FAQs
How much do Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid replacement drive batteries cost?
The price of a VW Touareg Hybrid replacement battery is anywhere from $250 on the used market to around $5000 for a remanufactured battery on the used market, to around $9014.46 from the dealership brand new. These prices do not reflect labor, shipping, core charge, and taxes.
Where do I purchase a Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid replacement drive battery?
The Dealership – Likely the best place to find a replacement drive battery for the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid is the dealer themselves.
Parts.VW.com – A combination of parts including but not limited to the hybrid high voltage battery, hybrid battery tray, housing, cooling components and more. HIGH VOLTAGE.
Parts.VW.com: VW Touareg Hybrid Drive Battery
eBay – One of the best places to find gently used batteries for the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid is eBay. Cars that have been wrecked or written off as a total loss can still have good batteries.
Check eBay for Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Drive Batteries
EnnoCar – All Ennocar Hybrid Batteries are environmentally friendly and contain no cadmium, mercury or lead. EnnoCar’s batteries typically come with a 2 year or 100,000 km warranty.
EnnoCar.com: VW Touareg Hybrid Battery (2012-2015)
SpecializedPowerSystems.com – This budget-friendly cylindrical replacement hybrid battery is fully compatible with Volkswagen Touareg (2012-2015).
SpecializedPowerSystems.com: VW Touareg Battery (2012-2015)
OKACC – Offering a universal wholesale Ni-MH 6000mAh 288V Hybrid Car Battery Pack Replacement For Volkswagen Touareg
OKACC.com: VW Touareg Hybrid Drive Battery (2012-2015)
Where is the drive battery located in the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid?
The drive battery in the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid is located in the rear of the vehicle, under the trunk floor.
12V Battery
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 12V Battery Location
The Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid’s 12V battery is located under the front seat.
To access, you will need to remove the front seat bolts and tilt the seat backward. To get the seat as far out of the way as possible, you need power to slide the seat forward after removing the bolts, so you may need to hook up a battery jumper box to power the seat (we know, we know..)
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Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 12V Battery Size
The Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid OEM low-voltage battery number is 000 915 105 AH. It often contains the markings “12V 95Ah 450A DIN 760A EN/SAE”
On the aftermarket, this is a BCI Group Size 49 battery. Here are some vendors where you might locate one:
| Manufacturer | Part # | Where to Purchase? |
| Volkswagen | 000 915 105 AH | Dealership |
| ACDelco Gold | 49AGM | Amazon |
| Powertex Batteries | LiFePO4 BCI Group 49 H8 | Amazon |
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 12V Battery Terminal Maintenance
Maintaining your Volkswagen Touareg 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.
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 12V Battery Testing, Maintenance and Repair
Battery testers are an inexpensive way to save yourself time in repairing your Volkswagen Touareg 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.
How to charge the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 12V battery
You can charge the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid with a normal 12V charger. If you remove the under-hood fuse/relay box cover you’ll notice posts that are tied together electrically, to which you can clamp the positive (+) cable. You can then ground to any convenient place nearby the box.
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 12V Battery Chargers
| Battery Charger | Where to Purchase? |
| NOCO GENIUS 10 (12V & 6V) 10A Smart Car Battery Charger | Amazon |
| Battery Tender Junior 12V 750 mA Charger and Maintainer | Amazon |
| OptiMATE Lithium 4s 0.8A, TM-471 Battery Saving Charger & Maintainer | Amazon |
One thing to keep in mind is that traditional jumper cables are only typically designed to handle the high amperage load of a starter motor. However, in the case of a hybrid vehicle, we are only attempting to power the 12-volt bus and therefore do not require such heavy-duty cables. It is recommended to use cables with a gauge size no larger than 14 – small motorcycle battery clamps should be sufficient.
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Key Fob Battery
The Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid key fob battery uses a CR2032 3V lithium battery.
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Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Drivetrain
The 2011-2015 VW Touareg is all wheel drive and features an electronic differential locker that is enabled automatically. On-dash assists include a steering angle sensor when in “Off Road” mode. The Touareg hybrid features regenerative braking.
Electric Motor
The 34kW electric motor sits between the engine and transmission.
| Electric Motor Power | 45 hp 46 PS 34 kW |
Gasoline Engine
The gasoline powerplant in the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid is a 3.0 supercharged V6 TSI Hybrid direct-injection engine.
| Gasoline Engine Power | 328 hp 333 PS 245 kW |
| Gasoline Engine Torque | 325 lb-ft 440 Nm |
FAQs
What type and grade of gasoline does the VW Touareg Hybrid use?
For optimum performance, VW recommends the Touareg Hybrid use premium unleaded gasoline, 91 octane or higher.
Transmission
The Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid uses an 8 speed automatic transmission.
Join a Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Community
ClubTouareg.com – Club Touareg Forum is a forum community dedicated to Volkswagen Touareg owners and enthusiasts. Join the discussion about VW Touareg Sport Utility Vehicles and more!
Reddit.com/r/Volkswagen/ – A subreddit just for Volkswagen enthusiasts, including the Touareg Hybrid.
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