How Long Do Hybrid Batteries Last? 

Perhaps one of the most significant questions on the mind of potential hybrid owners is: How long does a hybrid battery last? They deserve to know the answer before buying a hybrid vehicle. The truth is that as nothing is perfect, hybrid battery packs do fail due to several reasons. First of all, let’s see what a hybrid battery pack is.

Every battery pack includes low voltage battery cells connected in series to form a larger and more powerful battery. Hybrid car batteries are not much different from regular car batteries. It should be noted that longevity of a hybrid car battery depends on care.

Also, according to most manufacturers, a hybrid battery lasts 80,000 to 100,000 miles. But with the right maintenance and basic auto repair, along with advancement of technology, the actual number has increased to even up to 200,000. If you know the factors affecting your hybrid battery life, you will be able to some extent, prevent the failure of your hybrid battery. Here we refer to some of them in brief:

1.Unbalanced Battery

Hybrid batteries often fail because individual cells are not balanced with other cells.

2. Mileage

The number of miles that you drive annually will have great effects on the lifespan of your battery. As long as the mileage is low, you’ll get plenty of life out of the battery pack.

3. Age

As batteries age, they lose their efficiency little by little. Just using the hybrid will result in degradation of the battery over time. 

4. Weather Conditions

 Extreme cold or hot temperatures can damage your batteries.

5. Fast Charging

Fast charging also has a negative impact on the life of your hybrid battery. The more you recharge your battery, the more quickly it will stop working. Charge it as much as you need to.

6. Driving Frequency

Leaving the battery in a low charge state will lead to damage in the long run. Both low and high annual mileage can damage the hybrid battery. Take your hybrid out at least twice a week to prevent the battery from dying.

7. Maintenance Routine

If you do not service your engine regularly, your hybrid battery will wear out soon. 

What Can You Do to Prolong Hybrid Battery Life?

The measures below can help you extend the lifespan of your hybrid battery: 

●     Do regular maintenance

●     Avoid extreme temperatures

●     Keep an 80/20 battery charge

●     Brake and accelerate slowly

●     Keep the battery cool

It’s noteworthy to refer to two crucial factors that determine the longevity and performance of a battery pack:

State of Charge

State of Charge means how much electrical energy is stored in the battery relative to its normal voltage.

State of Health

State of Health is a measurement to access the general condition of a battery and its ability to deliver electrical energy compared with a fresh battery. A new battery ‘s State of Charge is usually 100%. It will decrease over time and use.

Now you know what factors affect your battery life and what to do to preserve it to get the most out of it. So take the needed precautionary advice to prevent your hybrid battery from failing.