Technical info.

[gdamorini]

Hello,

been reading techincal specs of Yaris Cross and LBX, specifically on the traction Battery.

What is the reason Yaris Cross is fitted with a Lithium ion Battery whereas the LBX is fitted with a Nickel Metal Hydrate Battery?

Thank you

[ColinBarber]

It's cheaper. Toyota/Lexus will claim one is better than the other everytime they flip flop from NiMH to Lithium Ion and back again to NiMH. The newer bi-polar Battery means it is more powerful than the old NiMH ones, so it doesn't have to be so large - this was the main reason they fitted more expensive Lithium Ion batteries in the past where they needed the boot space in a vehicle.

Potentially the new Yaris Cross will move to this Battery too, or maybe just the higher powered version that is equivalent to the LBX - there's a lack of info on this until nearer the launch.

[gdamorini]

2 hours ago, ColinBarber said:

It's cheaper. Toyota/Lexus will claim one is better than the other everytime they flip flop from NiMH to Lithium Ion and back again to NiMH. The newer bi-polar battery means it is more powerful than the old NiMH ones, so it doesn't have to be so large - this was the main reason they fitted more expensive Lithium Ion batteries in the past where they needed the boot space in a vehicle.

Potentially the new Yaris Cross will move to this battery too, or maybe just the higher powered version that is equivalent to the LBX - there's a lack of info on this until nearer the launch.

Thank You

[WhatNext]

Interesting, I was going to ask the same question. Is it likely to to mistake as Li-ion is definitely superior v NiMH

I note the Battery size is 5.0 Ah v 4.3 in the Toyota

I test drove a Premium Plus today, it's a decent drive, although I feel some of the switch gear are a bit too Toyota'ish - read plasticky (e.g. the indicator stalks and "hold" "EV" buttons)

I am downsizing from an XC60 (almost got an NX last time, but the touchpad and lack of Android Auto in previous NX was a deal breaker)