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I don't trust those numbers for the hybrids. I have a hybrid and replaced the hybrid battery pack. It was expensive. I'd expect a dealer quote for a replacement
by chris11 10y ago
I don't trust those numbers for the hybrids. I have a hybrid and replaced the hybrid battery pack. It was expensive. I'd expect a dealer quote for a replacement would run several thousand dollars. I'd also expect the average battery to be replaced at least once in those ten years. That cost would be most of the average upkeep cost
You have options for non-oem battery packs that are less expensive, but you are going to have problems finding an independent shop who will work on it. Dealers won't work with non-oem parts, and most shops won't want to work on the HV electrical system in your hybrid. I haven't found a local independent shop who will work on the hybrid systems. You can do some work yourself, the companies that sell non-oem battery packs will tell you that you can. But you should definitely be comfortable working with HV electrical systems if you want to do it yourself.
Some independent shops will work on hybrid systems, I found a mechanic with a great reputation that I'm really happy with. He was literally half the price of some of the dealer quotes. But he's in an entirely different state. Independent shops that specialize in hybrids are hard to find.
Plus there are other systems involved with the hybrid, like the transmission, that I would assume would usually be a dealer repair. So I'm assuming this list isn't including the costs to repair the hybrid systems. I think those will usually be dealer repairs.
- lern_too_spel 10y agoHybrids purchased in California have a 10 year traction battery warranty, so the replacement cost is zero.
- chris11 10y agoThat is true, but that is because of the state, not the dealer. I actually had some frustrating problems with that. My battery was out of warranty, but if I had been dealing with California regulations it would have been in warranty. I ended up getting a large goodwill discount, so that was nice of the dealer. But it was a little frustrating to realize that my expensive car repair would have been free in another state.