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Originally Posted by ProDigit
Priuses use their electric motor to start the engine, so yes, they do use lithium batteries (the trunk battery) to start the engine.
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Unfortunately, my 2011 Prius has a nickle metal hydride battery. (I WISH it had a Lithium Ion battery!) However, I believe the "Starter Motors" are the Electric Drive motors. Correct me if I am mistaken.