Complete Toyota Vios Battery Replacement Guide Phuket
The Toyota Vios has been the best-selling sedan in Thailand continuously, with fuel efficiency, easy-to-find parts, and good resale value. But many may not know that each Vios generation uses different batteries, especially newer models with Start-Stop.
I’ve met customers who put old generation batteries in their 2022 Vios and the Start-Stop system didn’t work. This article explains everything about Vios batteries for all generations.
What Battery Each Toyota Vios Generation Uses
NC91 Round Tail Light (2007-2012):
- Uses NS40 or NS60 battery
- No Start-Stop
- Price: ฿2,000-2,800
XP150 Horizontal Tail Light (2013-2017):
- Uses NS60 battery
- No Start-Stop
- Price: ฿2,200-3,000
XP150 Minor Change (2017-2022):
- Entry variant uses NS60
- High variant has Start-Stop, uses Q85 EFB
- Price: ฿2,500-4,000
Yaris Ativ 2022+ (Current):
- All variants have Start-Stop
- Must use Q85 EFB only
- Price: ฿3,200-4,200
How to Check if Vios Has Start-Stop
Generation 2007-2017:
- No Start-Stop
- Can use standard battery
Generation 2017-2022:
- J, E variants don’t have
- G, S variants have
- Check Start-Stop button on dashboard
Generation 2022+:
- All variants have Start-Stop
- Must use EFB only
Recommended Battery Brands for Vios
Standard Battery (NS40/NS60):
- GS 55D23L: ฿2,500
- 3K NS60: ฿2,800
- Amaron 55B24R: ฿3,200
EFB Battery (for generations with Start-Stop):
- GS EFB Q85: ฿3,200
- 3K EFB Q85: ฿3,500
- Amaron EFB Q85: ฿3,900
Toyota Vios Battery Replacement Prices in Phuket
| Generation | Battery | Price |
|---|---|---|
| NC91 (2007-2012) | NS40/NS60 | ฿2,000-2,800 |
| XP150 (2013-2017) | NS60 | ฿2,200-3,000 |
| XP150 MC (2017-2022) no Start-Stop | NS60 | ฿2,500-3,200 |
| XP150 MC (2017-2022) with Start-Stop | Q85 EFB | ฿3,200-4,000 |
| Yaris Ativ (2022+) | Q85 EFB | ฿3,200-4,200 |
Common Vios Battery Problems
Wrong battery in Start-Stop generation:
- Start-Stop system doesn’t work
- Battery degrades quickly
- Warning lights appear
Battery drains quickly:
- Vios has many electrical systems
- If parked long, need to start frequently
Won’t start:
- Battery degraded
- Or electrical leak
How to Care for Vios Battery
- Start once a week if parked long
- Always park in shade
- 2022+ generation use EFB only
Our Service
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