In just a few short years, gas-electric hybrid vehicles have gone from someone's imagination to real-life metal and rubber production. For many consumers however, the question in their minds is about the "electric" part. Simply stated, hybrids use electric motors that are powered by battery packs. Traditionally, a car battery doesn't last forever. What makes a hybrid car battery different?
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Think about your laptop or cell phone battery---generally, they need to be replaced after a couple years. Because of the makeup of a hybrid car battery pack, and based on practical evidence, hybrid drivers should enjoy many years of trouble-free driving.
What is a Hybrid Car Battery made of?
Most gas/electric hybrid vehicles use nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery packs rather than a lithium-ion car battery (which is the default power source for consumer electronics). These batteries are less toxic inside than traditional lead-acid batteries, an environmental bonus. But here's why they are so impressive—a NiMH car battery is much more space-efficient than a traditional lead-acid battery, and much cheaper than lithium-ion batteries. NiMH remains far and away the leader in hybrid market share.
How long will a Hybrid Car Battery last?
As most consumers know, a computer or cell-phone battery lasts longer if it is neither fully charged nor fully allowed to run down. The same is true for a hybrid battery pack. There are built-in safeguards that limit both the maximum and minimum charge levels to ensure that the battery pack will last basically the life of the car without conking out prematurely. Data shows that the number of hybrid car battery replacements is extremely low—less than 5% of the packs in use.
Save money by avoiding a premature car battery replacement. Even though mileage will vary with each vehicle, NiMH car battery packs in general are a tried and true product, with millions of miles and countless refinements recorded in the books.
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