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Johnnie @ May 15th 2008 2:35PM
I know very little about hybrids.
Could someone please tell me what the expectancy of the batteries in these cars are? Do they weaken over time? How much are they to replace?
Are there any issues with the electrical power in an accident? Has anyone been shocked.
I can totally see the benefit to electrical power, but are their downsides later on that might require large amounts of money to repair?
Thanks for any input.
GROM @ May 15th 2008 2:49PM
There are no repairs(for batteries) . I know of 2 plp that have had their prius's for about 7 yrs with 100K + miles on and they have been perfect in every sence of the word. Batteries are still going strong.
Personally I can't wait for the next generation of this car, so I can buy it. I live in Los Angeles and as you all know the traffic is TERRIBLE, so this car is perfect for stop and go traffic.
I hope the styling will improve a bit in the next generation model so plp will have one less excuse to buy it.
I have taken a 200 mile road trip in this car and I can't tell you how super conftable the ride is. That road trip we did 45 mpg all highway miles going 80 mph or so.
MarcT @ May 15th 2008 4:44PM
"Could someone please tell me what the expectancy of the batteries in these cars are? Do they weaken over time? How much are they to replace?"
Not one case of a car needing its battery replaced has occurred in the 10 years of hybrid sales. Additionally, taxi drivers have been citing reports of driving 200,000 miles on their hybrids with no battery issues. The batteries are expected to last the life of the vehicle and are recyclable (to the tune of a couple hundred bucks) at that point.
"Are there any issues with the electrical power in an accident? Has anyone been shocked."
No one has been nurt in emergency procedures involving the electrical systems of hybrids. Can the same be said for exploding gasoline engines?
"I can totally see the benefit to electrical power, but are their downsides later on that might require large amounts of money to repair?"
Electrical systems are much less subject to the wear and tear of Internal Combustion Engines. Their reliability over the past 10 years has been remarkable.