How Long Do Hybrid Car Batteries Last? | Mercedes-Benz of Palm Springs Hybrid FAQs
Are you planning to buy a Mercedes-Benz hybrid vehicle for your La Quinta commute? If so, you might be asking what a lot of Palm Desert drivers ask us at Mercedes-Benz of Palm Springs. “What is your hybrid car battery life like?” We’ve also been asked, “If a hybrid battery dies, can you still drive the car?” Learn more below and call us at 760-203-6527 or online for further information.
Expected Hybrid Car Battery LifeSpan
The great news is that American hybrid vehicle manufacturers are legally required to provide a warranty on high-voltage hybrid battery packs for at least eight years or 100,000 miles. At the same time, American auto manufacturers are legally obliged to transfer the balance of any hybrid battery warranty to a new Palm Springs owner. Still, occasionally, high-voltage battery packs on hybrid cars can fail. Continue reading below to learn what you can do to extend the life of your hybrid car battery life on Indian Wells roads and beyond.
Causes of Hybrid Car Battery Life Reduction or Failure
There are multiple reasons why a hybrid car’s battery life won’t last as long as expected. Individual modules or cells can fail in the battery, and among the most common reasons are:
- Auto manufacturing defects in battery cells
- Poor electrical connections between battery modules or cells
- Extreme low or high battery temperatures
- Manufacturing differences between cells
- Mechanical damage to the hybrid battery during routine maintenance or service
- Improper servicing procedures, which is why you should have your hybrid vehicle serviced by certified Mercedes-Benz technicians on the Mercedes-Benz of Palm Springs service team
How To Protect Your Hybrid Vehicle’s Battery Pack
The staff at our Mercedes-Benz of Palm Springs service center recommends you don’t work on your hybrid battery pack around Palm Springs as this can be hazardous. There is, however, one significant thing you can do to protect your hybrid vehicle battery life that doesn’t include working on it yourself.
Don’t Ignore Warning Lights
Your hybrid battery monitoring system has warning indicators and trouble codes that can show up in your Mercedes-Benz vehicle. It can detect numerous issues including:
- Abnormal battery temperatures that are caused by problems within your vehicle’s computer-controlled battery cooling system
- Imbalances between battery modules or battery cells. The failure of just one battery cell can degrade the performance of your entire battery pack
- Abnormally high or low rates of charging
If a Hybrid Battery Dies, Can You Still Drive the Car?
Many La Quinta customers ask us, “If a hybrid battery dies, can you still drive the car?” The answer is, that it will depend on when the battery died. Luckily, most hybrid vehicles have two batteries: the hybrid battery and a much smaller battery to operate your car’s electronics. If the smaller battery dies, it’s not an issue. You will be able to drive around Palm Desert without issue. However, if the main hybrid car battery has died, don’t drive it and make a service appointment with Mercedes-Benz of Palm Springs ASAP.
Mercedes-Benz of Palm Springs is Your Best Source for Hybrid Car Battery Service
Now that you have all your answers about hybrid car battery life, Mercedes-Benz of Palm Springs is the place to find your new hybrid around Palm Desert! After browsing out our hybrid and EV inventory, check out our new vehicle specials to see if you can find a hybrid trim here. If you want to find out what’s new from Mercedes-Benz, check out our research section. Experience the newest Mercedes-Benz hybrids in Palm Springs with us!