Hybrid Battery Replacement: 

When Can You Hope It?  

Whether you're preparing to buy a used hybrid or you already have one, you'll need to give some thought to the hybrid battery pack. That's because the battery in a hybrid motor vehicle isn't like the one in a traditional vehicle, and it can't be replaced for $75 at the local auto parts shop.

Instead, a unsuccessful hybrid car battery can cost thousands of dollars to replace, and that can be a big deal to a shopper who bought a hybrid to save money. But before you get too worried, we've given some tips on when to expect the battery to fail and ways to avoid a big bill.

When Will It Fail?

This is the most important problem posed by hybrid users and drivers considering a used hybrid. Unfortunately, answering it isn't easy -- largely because each case looks to be different. Some drivers experience failure at 70,000 miles, while others can make it to 200,000 miles without problem.

In our knowledge, hybrid batteries begin to become a risk when they're 10 to 15 years old and they've covered 120,000 to 150,000 miles. Yes, some users will do a lot better than that. There are information of batteries lasting well into the 200,000-mile range. But we wouldn't recommend counting on those reports as the norm, especially if you're thinking about a used hybrid and you're on a budget.

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