Hybrid Car Battery Replacement

Hybrid vehicles offer more power and less gasoline consumption than some gasoline-only models in Duncansville, among many other benefits. Whether you choose a traditional hybrid or a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version, eventually, you’ll need a hybrid battery replacement. It happens to every battery at some point, even with the high-tech hybrid batteries in cars. 

Read our guide to hybrid car battery replacement from Blue Knob Auto near Altoona. We’ll discuss the hybrid battery replacement cost, among other things, so you can budget for this vehicle maintenance.

How Often Should I Schedule a Hybrid Car Battery Replacement?

Hybrid car battery replacement intervals continue to improve as technology advances. Automakers are required by law to provide a warranty of at least 8 years or up to 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. The good news is that some automakers have longer warranties beyond the legally obliged one for hybrid battery replacement. Toyota has a 10-year, 150,000-mile warranty on its hybrid batteries. Kia and Hyundai offer 10 years or 100,000 miles before you need to foot the bill for a hybrid battery replacement cost in Pittsburgh. 

Under normal conditions, your hybrid battery replacement might happen every 15 years or 150,000 miles. However, your vehicle might need a new battery before or after that. It depends on several factors, including how you drive, weather conditions, and other aspects of driving a hybrid vehicle. 

What Does Hybrid Battery Replacement Cost?

Hybrid battery replacement costs can vary widely from $2,000 to $8,000. We suggest scheduling a service appointment with our team if you notice your fuel efficiency declining. We’ll discuss your options for a hybrid car battery replacement near Hollidaysburg.

How Do I Know My Hybrid Car Needs a New Battery?

Look for these signs your car needs a new hybrid battery:

• Abnormal battery temperatures are likely caused by problems with the dedicated computer-controlled battery cooling system or by extreme heat or cold.
• Imbalances between battery cells or battery modules due to the failure of just one battery cell. One cell failing can degrade the performance of the entire battery pack, so get this checked out sooner rather than later!
• Abnormally high or low rates of charging can be caused by ambient temperatures. You may also find that your hybrid battery charges more slowly if you stay in your vehicle and run lots of electrical items, such as running cabin air conditioning/heating, lights, and radio.

Schedule Hybrid Car Battery Service With Blue Knob Auto

Does your hybrid car need service in Duncansville? Contact us or call 814-695-2266 to schedule service with our team. We’re happy to help in any way we can! If you have more questions about hybrid service, read our service and parts tips.