A hybrid vehicle uses both gas and electric components to power its motor. It burns less gas, which saves you money. However, many consumers have concerns about how long the battery lasts, since it costs thousands of dollars.
Time
Typically, car manufacturers design the batteries for hybrid cars to last for between 150,000 and 200,000 miles, which is the lifetime of the automobile.
Guarantees
To protect the consumer from the expense of replacing a battery, most manufacturers offer a warranty to cover the battery of hybrid vehicles for eight to 10 years. In 2010, most hybrid vehicles use nickel metal hybrid batteries. Honda and Toyota recycle these batteries and dispose of them so they do not damage the environment.
Problems
As of 2010, hybrid vehicles have not been around long enough to determine how long the batteries last on average. You can use certain methods to preserve the life of your battery. The Cars Direct website recommends coasting to a stop instead of hitting brakes whenever possible and accelerating lightly when starting to move the car to get maximum life out of hybrid car batteries.
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