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[–] rmtworks@lemmy.world 13 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Can confirm, am also RAV4 owner who had to pay $350 for an AGM battery.

[–] WhiteOakBayou@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (2 children)

A new rav4? Crazy there are enough electronics running that a lead acid battery wouldn't be up to the task!

[–] boonhet@lemm.ee 3 points 1 day ago

AGM is often specced for cars with start-stop, where there are periods of consumption without any generation happening, I believe. Most modern cars have that, though I don't know if all ask for AGM. Most of my experience has been with German cars where it's often suggested you use AGM even if it wasn't specced with AGM new.

[–] rmtworks@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

Mine is a 2017 model. It is a hybrid so there are more electronics. The battery is stored in the trunk and that may be why it’s AGM, if I remember correctly the lead acid batteries can let out some pretty toxic fumes while charging!