If your car was purchased new in one of those states you might be able to get your battery replaced under warranty for free.
Hybrid car battery lifetime.
That said hybrid batteries aren t immune to the laws of nature.
There have even been claims by some consumers that their hybrid car batteries have lasted 150 000 miles and even 200 000 miles in some hybrid vehicles.
While most hybrid cars offer an 8 or 10 year 100 000 mile warranty several states mandate that hybrid warranties last up to 150 000 miles.
Your prius carries a 10 year 150 000 mile warranty on the hybrid battery.
Some might even make it to 150 000 or more.
Toyota confidently claims the batteries to last the lifetime of the vehicle.
Something to keep in mind.
As more hybrids take to the roads reclaimed batteries from out of service wrecked cars will become more available at steep discounts.
If you re the original owner of a hybrid vehicle chances are you won t ever have to replace the battery pack because it just wears out.
You ll notice two things when it s time for a new power pack.
How long does a hybrid battery last according to the automakers.
The hybrid cars are likely to provide many years of trouble free driving.
The expected lifespan could be minimum 5 years to more than a decade.
The majority of modern day hybrid car manufacturers claim the batteries for their vehicles have an average lifespan of 80 000 to 100 000 miles.