I own an 06 and an 07 Prius.
I own an 06 and an 07 Prius. A new Prius battery lasts 10 years whether you drive it 1000 miles a month or 10,000 miles a month. Battery failures are because of age, not miles. So this is a goofy article. In 2016 I put a refurbished battery in my 06. They go out after about 2 years. In 2018 I put a new battery in it. So I'll drive it until the wheels fall off. I have replaced the engine with a used one at about 300k (due to low mileage and oil use). This article is mis-informed and gives poor information.