What is my best option for replacing the hybrid battery in my 2015 Prius C?
I'm looking online and finding a pretty broad range of prices from Green Bean, GreenTec and Hybrid Geek, but would also consider just going to a local shop (or dealership, gasp!) if the price and service are right for me. I'm just curious, for those of you who have replaced your hybrid batteries, what kind of reduction in quality or longevity I would expect from the less expensive options.
Some people have suggested just buying an OEM battery and replacing it myself. I'm a little nervous on that because my ordinary mechanic refuses to install hybrid batteries just because it's dangerous and there's a risk of fire or electrocution. I'll change my own brakes, struts, wheel hubs, etc., but I've never changed a hybrid battery and it's probably not worth killing myself over.
Is one of the services better than the other? Should I choose the more expensive replacement options (Sodium vs. cylindrical) or insist on a service that will install OEM? Or should I bite the bullet and fix it myself?
The Prius is a 2015 Prius C with about 128k miles, all city. Like, literally ALL city (delivery vehicle).