3 Mistakes that Kill your Hybrid Battery

If you drive a hybrid vehicle, these three things could cost you your battery’s life. The first thing is ignoring basic maintenance. You wouldn’t skip a doctor’s appointment if your health depended on it, right? Well, your hybrid is no different. The second thing is aggressive driving. Hybrids aren’t built for drag racing. They’re built for efficiency. Hard acceleration, well, it drains the battery faster and stresses the system. Third, long idling. Leaving your car on while parked may seem harmless, but you only also have to consider that it wears down your engine and your high voltage battery by doing so. So if you want your hybrid to last longer, drive smoother, and avoid costly repairs, it starts with treating your hybrid battery, right? At GreenTech Auto, we replace more hybrid batteries than anyone in North America. So if yours is acting up, we’ve got your back. | 00:00:00.480 – 00:00:52.300