How Long Do Hybrid Car Batteries Last?

Are you planning to buy a new hybrid vehicle for your Beaumont commute? If you are, you are asking what many other Nederland buyers have asked us at Classic Buick GMC Beaumont. How long is a hybrid car’s battery life? In the following guide, we explore questions like, “How long do hybrid car batteries last,” and, “Can you still drive the car if one of your batteries fails?” Read on, and if you have more questions, call us at (409) 291-4752 or reach out online.

Expected Hybrid Car Battery Lifespan

So, how long do hybrid car batteries last on average? American hybrid vehicle manufacturers are legally required to provide a warranty on high-voltage hybrid battery packs for at least eight years or up to 100,000 miles. They are also legally obliged to transfer the balance of any hybrid battery warranty to a new owner. Still, high-voltage battery packs on hybrid vehicles can fail. Below, we discuss how to extend the life of your hybrid car battery life on Nederland roads and beyond.

Causes of Hybrid Car Battery Life Reduction or Failure

If a hybrid battery dies, there are many reasons why this might occur. Individual modules or cells can fail within the battery, and the most common reasons are:

• Poor electrical connections between battery modules or cells
• Auto manufacturing defects in battery cells
• Extreme low or high battery temperatures
• Manufacturing differences between cells
• Mechanical damage to the battery during routine service or maintenance
• Improper servicing procedures – this is why you should have your hybrid vehicle serviced by a certified Classic Buick GMC Beaumont service technician on the Classic Buick GMC Beaumont service team

How To Protect Your Hybrid Vehicle’s Battery Pack

We don’t recommend that you work on your hybrid battery pack around Beaumont as it can be hazardous. However, there are ways to protect your hybrid vehicle battery that doesn’t involve working on it yourself.

Don’t Ignore Warning Lights

Your hybrid battery monitoring system has a warning indicator, trouble codes, and warning indicators that will show on your dashboard if issues are detected in the battery pack and its related systems. These can include:

• Abnormal battery temperatures are likely caused by problems with the dedicated computer-controlled battery cooling system
• Imbalances between battery cells or battery modules. The failure of just one battery cell will likely degrade the performance of the entire battery pack

If a Hybrid Battery Dies, Can You Still Drive the Car?

Hybrid newcomers often ask us, “If a hybrid battery dies, can you still drive the car?” The answer depends on when your battery died. Luckily, most hybrids have two batteries, the hybrid one and a smaller one to operate the vehicle’s electronics. If your smaller battery fails, it’s not a problem. You can still drive around Nederland without issue. However, if your main hybrid battery dies, don’t attempt to drive the vehicle and make a service appointment with Classic Buick GMC Beaumont ASAP.

Come to Classic Buick GMC Beaumont For Hybrid Car Maintenance

Now that you know how long hybrid car batteries last, Classic Buick GMC Beaumont is the best place to handle any issues affecting your hybrid vehicle. Check out our service offers and see if you can save with your next appointment. Experience everything hybrid cars have to provide with Classic Buick GMC Beaumont in Beaumont!