How Long Does A Hybrid Car Battery Last?
In a few short years, hybrid vehicles (powered by both gas and electric) have gone from one man's imagination to real-life metal and rubber creations. However, many consumers still have questions circling around in their minds about the "electric" part. Hybrids use electric motors that are powered by battery packs. Everyone knows a car battery doesn't last forever. Think about batteries, such as your laptop or cell phone---after a couple years you'll need a replacement. Could hybrid car battery packs really be different than those?
What makes up a Hybrid Car Battery?
Most gas/electric hybrid vehicles on the road today use nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery packs rather than lithium-ion (the default power source for consumer electronics). They are less toxic inside than traditional lead-acid batteries, making them environmentally friendly. But here's why they are so impressive—a NiMH car battery is much more space-efficient than a traditional lead-acid battery, and much cheaper than lithium-ion batteries. NiMH remains far and away the leader in hybrid market.
Life Expectancy?
Most cell phone or computer users know that your batteries will last longer if you neither charge them fully nor allow them to run down completely. This same theory is true for a hybrid car battery. There are safeguards applied that limit both the maximum and minimum charge levels of the battery pack. These safeguards prolong the life of the battery pack so it will continue to function efficiently for a long period of time, no matter how you treat your car.
Most manufacturers agree that all NiMH batteries are designed and built to last the life of the vehicle. Thus, hybrid drivers should enjoy many years of trouble-free motoring from their complex power systems. Evidence strongly shows that the number of car battery replacements is extremely low—less than 5% of the packs in use. The number of miles will vary from vehicle to vehicle, but NiMH car battery packs in general have been "out there" long enough with data to evidence of millions of miles and countless refinements recorded in the books.
Got questions about a hybrid car battery? Contact our ASE-certified technicians today at Express Care Auto by calling 507-625-8005, or go on-line at www.expresscareautomn.com for more information about a hybrid car battery replacement. Our auto shop serves vehicle owners in Mankato, MN, and the neighboring communities of North Mankato, MN, New Ulm, MN, and St. Peter, MN.
In a few short years, hybrid vehicles (powered by both gas and electric) have gone from one man's imagination to real-life metal and rubber creations. However, many consumers still have questions circling around in their minds about the "electric" part. Hybrids use electric motors that are powered by battery packs. Everyone knows a car battery doesn't last forever. Think about batteries, such as your laptop or cell phone---after a couple years you'll need a replacement. Could hybrid car battery packs really be different than those?
What makes up a Hybrid Car Battery?
Most gas/electric hybrid vehicles on the road today use nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery packs rather than lithium-ion (the default power source for consumer electronics). They are less toxic inside than traditional lead-acid batteries, making them environmentally friendly. But here's why they are so impressive—a NiMH car battery is much more space-efficient than a traditional lead-acid battery, and much cheaper than lithium-ion batteries. NiMH remains far and away the leader in hybrid market.
Life Expectancy?
Most cell phone or computer users know that your batteries will last longer if you neither charge them fully nor allow them to run down completely. This same theory is true for a hybrid car battery. There are safeguards applied that limit both the maximum and minimum charge levels of the battery pack. These safeguards prolong the life of the battery pack so it will continue to function efficiently for a long period of time, no matter how you treat your car.
Most manufacturers agree that all NiMH batteries are designed and built to last the life of the vehicle. Thus, hybrid drivers should enjoy many years of trouble-free motoring from their complex power systems. Evidence strongly shows that the number of car battery replacements is extremely low—less than 5% of the packs in use. The number of miles will vary from vehicle to vehicle, but NiMH car battery packs in general have been "out there" long enough with data to evidence of millions of miles and countless refinements recorded in the books.
Got questions about a hybrid car battery? Contact our ASE-certified technicians today at Express Care Auto by calling 507-625-8005, or go on-line at www.expresscareautomn.com for more information about a hybrid car battery replacement. Our auto shop serves vehicle owners in Mankato, MN, and the neighboring communities of North Mankato, MN, New Ulm, MN, and St. Peter, MN.
