How Long Do Hybrid Car Batteries Last?

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Do you want to upgrade to a hybrid vehicle for your East Moline commute? You may be curious about things like, how long do hybrid car batteries last or can you still drive the car if the battery dies? Green Family Hyundai is here to answer any of your questions! Keep reading to find out more about hybrid car battery life here, and if you still have questions, contact our team today. We’re always happy to help!

 

 

Hybrid Car Battery LifeSpan

United States car manufacturers are legally required to have a warranty on high-voltage hybrid battery packs. These warranties must last for at least 8 years or 100,000 miles. They are also legally bound to transfer the balance of any remaining warranty to a new owner. There are rare occasions when a hybrid car battery fails, so keep reading to learn how to maintain your hybrid car battery, and what to do if a hybrid battery dies.

Hybrid Car Battery Life Malfunction

How long do hybrid car batteries last? Well, this may vary, but there are a few issues that could cause a hybrid car battery life to be shortened: poor electrical connections between cells or battery modules and auto manufacturing defects in battery cells. It also could be caused by:

  • Extreme high or low battery temperatures
  • Manufacturing differences between cells
  • Mechanical damage to the battery during routine maintenance or service
  • Improper serving procedures, which is why you should have your hybrid vehicle serviced by the certified Hyundai service technicians on the Green Family Hyundai service team

What to Do If a Hybrid Battery Dies

Green Family Hyundai recommends that you don’t work on your own hybrid battery pack around Milan – they are potentially hazardous. The major act that will protect you on Rock Island roads:

Don’t Ignore Warning Lights

There are a variety of monitoring systems with trouble codes and warning indicators to show if there are any issues, defects, malfunctions, or failures in the battery pack and its related systems. Potential issues include:

  • Abnormal battery temperatures 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
  • Abnormally high or low rates of charging

Can You Still Drive the Car?

If the hybrid battery dies, can you still drive the car? Well, there are two batteries that operate inside your vehicle. One battery operates the smaller electrical systems and the other is the actual hybrid battery that helps your vehicle run. If the hybrid battery dies, you should probably not drive it, but make a service appointment at Hyundai in Moline as soon as possible.

Green Family Hyundai Can Help With All Your Hybrid Vehicle Needs

After answering your questions like how long do hybrid car batteries last and what to do if a hybrid car battery dies, you’ll know what to do if this happens to you. If you have any concerns or just want to perform some regular maintenance on your Hyundai hybrid vehicle, contact our team at Green Family Hyundai to schedule an appointment outside of Milan.

 

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