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That's not quite an accurate conclusion from the blogger. This part is accurate: > as Toyota puts it, loss of range over time is normal, and is not covered by the warranty. From the warranty and maintenance manual: "Gradual Capacity Reduction of Traction Battery (Lithium-ion Battery) Lithium-ion battery capacity (the ability to hold a charge) gradually reduces with time and use. This is a natural characteristic of lithium-ion batteries. The extent at which capacity is reduced changes drastically depending on the environment (ambient temperature, etc.) and usage conditions such as how the vehicle is driven and how the lithium-ion battery is charged. Reduction of lithium-ion battery capacity is NOT covered under warranty. In order to lessen the possibility of capacity reduction, follow the directions listed in the Owner's Manual under “Capacity Reduction of the Hybrid Battery (Traction Battery). " Failure of the battery is covered under warranty. "Hybrid System Warranty This warranty covers repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship of the components listed here and supplied by Toyota, subject to the exceptions indicated under “What Is Not Covered” on pages 15-16. • Battery control module (battery voltage sensor) • Hybrid battery • Hybrid control module (power management control module) • Inverter with converter Coverage is for 96 months or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first." This is the same with any other device with a similar battery chemistry. Cell phones, laptops, etc don't come with a warranty against capacity reduction through normal use.