Are you in the market for your first hybrid car? Do you already drive a hybrid and want to become more familiar with how long hybrid car batteries last?
McDonald Hyundai wants to be of service as our team is dedicated to assisting Littleton, Parker, and Castle Rock, Colorado, drivers with all their automotive needs.
Continue reading to become more familiar with the life expectancy of a hybrid car battery.
In general, a hybrid car battery is considered to have a lifespan of anywhere between 10 and 15 years or from 120,000 to 150,000 miles.
In the United States, warranties for hybrid batteries must last for at least eight years or 100,000 miles.
Since batteries take time to degrade, it’s important that you pay close attention to the telltale signs that your vehicle’s battery might be coming close to the end of its lifespan.
For starters, keep an eye on how long your plug-in hybrid battery takes to charge and how often a charge is necessary. Subtle changes in the length of time for both might be key indications that there’s an issue that’ll need to be addressed soon.
Are you noticing you’re suddenly not getting the same range you used to while the car seems to be consuming fuel faster than it did before? If so, take your vehicle to a certified automotive technician to check the battery out.
Something else to watch out for is whether the internal combustion system is running more than usual. This might occur since the battery doesn’t have the necessary power to take over.
Does the vehicle sound louder lately? If the battery regularly gets too hot, it’ll cause the fan to run more often to try to keep the temperature down.
Remember to watch out for those dashboard warning lights. In particular, pay close attention to when the hybrid system warning light—typically a yellow triangle symbol with an exclamation point—is activated.
Be sure to have the condition of the battery examined as soon as you notice this happening, as it usually indicates the battery is in trouble.
You now know the answer to the question, “How long do hybrid car batteries last?” If you have questions about the above information or want to know something that wasn’t covered here, feel free to visit or call us. A member of our team will be happy to get those answered for you right away!
If you’re near Castle Rock, Littleton, or Parker, CO, and your hybrid needs maintenance, contact McDonald Hyundai today to schedule an appointment.
