What is the Typical Hybrid Battery Life?

As hybrid vehicles are still relatively new, and the technology continues to advance, it is difficult to predict exactly how long the average hybrid battery will last. However, we can get some information from the manufacturers’ warranties, as well as ongoing real-world studies.

The typical hybrid battery has a manufacturer's warranty to at least 8 years and 100,000 miles. Some are warrantied to 150,000 miles. Real-world studies show that in some cases, hybrid batteries can last to 200,000 miles. It is possible that you might never need to change your hybrid battery at all.

Nonetheless, real-world studies also show that battery performance tends to degrade well before 100,000 miles. Some batteries fail altogether, while others show a significant decline in performance. Having your battery reconditioned after 50,000 miles can improve its efficiency and make failure significantly less likely to occur.