Hybrid Battery Replacement

Hybrid Car Battery Replacement

Despite what you may think, hybrid vehicle batteries aren’t that much different than your normal battery, vehicle or otherwise. They work on the same principles and they all eventually need to be replaced because they stop holding a charge. So we’ve put together a guide to help you determine your maintenance and service schedules to make sure your vehicle and battery is functioning properly and at one hundred percent. Take a look below for more information and be sure to contact us if you have any questions!

How Often to Schedule Hybrid Car Battery Replacement

With proper usage and normal driving conditions, a hybrid car battery replacement should occur around every 150,000 miles or 15 years, whichever comes first. It is important to note that the figure given above is an average and can vary depending on the usage of your vehicle and the normal driving conditions in San Carlos your vehicle is subjected to.

That’s good news for most drivers is that it’s very likely they’ll be selling their vehicle well before the original hybrid battery needs to be replaced so you won’t need to worry about battery replacement. On the flip side, for a fully electric vehicle, you could have as long as 20 years before needing to replace the battery so all the better for any battery maintenance you would possibly need to do.

What Does a Hybrid Battery Replacement Cost?

If you are faced with a hybrid car battery replacement, you’ll come to find that it can be a bit pricey. The hybrid battery replacement cost can vary widely—anywhere from $2,000 to $8,000. So be sure to take a look at all of our current service specials to help save on your hybrid vehicle maintenance costs.

Replacing your hybrid battery earlier than expected can be a byproduct of a few things. Harsh conditions, such as extreme heat and cold, can shorten hybrid battery life and require you to foot the cost of a replacement sooner than normal. Additionally, a hybrid system failure can occur due to issues other than low battery power, but your hybrid vehicle likely has a system that will automatically warn you if any issues are detected so you won’t need to worry about anything happening out of the blue without warning.

Schedule Hybrid Battery Replacement in Redwood City

We know that with so many new vehicle types out there it’s a little hard to keep up, but you don’t have to worry. Our team at Swickard Toyota 101 near Belmont and San Jose is here to help make your new car dreams come true. So if you’re looking to make the switch, start browsing our new vehicle inventory, and be sure to take a look at our new vehicle specials as well!