If you've noticed a drop in fuel efficiency or warning lights on your dashboard, your battery may be losing its charge capacity. Other symptoms like reduced power, erratic charging, or unusual noises—such as a constantly running cooling fan—could also mean your hybrid battery is struggling. Timely attention to these signs helps maintain the fuel savings and environmental benefits of your hybrid.
Hybrid Battery Replacement Cost
Owners of popular hybrids who have seen reduced battery performance or warning lights on the vehicle’s dashboard have worthwhile alternatives that don’t involve sending the car to the junkyard. Replacing hybrid’s battery not as costly as you think. For Toyota Prius battery pack that fits 2001-2003 cars, Greentec Auto charges $850 and $950 for the second generation Prius (2004-2010).
Most Efficient High Voltage Batteries By GreenTec Auto
Increase performance of your hybrid vehicle and maximize fuel economy by replacing high voltage battery remanufactured by GreenTec Auto.
How Long Will Hybrid Car Batteries Last?
How Long Will Hybrid Car Batteries Last? If you old an older Prius, you might be nearing the end of its battery's useful life. Several factors influence when that happens—battery chemistry, the number of charge and discharge cycles, temperature extremes, even humidity.
How Green Are Your Wheels?
Hybrid vehicles are better, greener choice over passenger cars because of the smaller carbon footprint and greatly improved fuel efficiency.
Honda CR-Z vs Toyota Prius. What hybrid to buy?
The bottom line is that the Honda CR-Z is fast and less costly than the Toyota Prius. If you are keen on economy and speed, the Honda CR-Z is the car for you. If you need to accommodate more than two people in your car, then the Toyota Prius would be the obvious choice. See all likes and dislikes.
Mitsubishi Plug-in Hybrid Launch Delayed by Battery Bottlenecks
Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid U.S. launch delayed until 2015. The company is ramping up battery supply, but it won't be enough to start U.S. deliveries of the electrified crossover next year as planned.