Are Hybrid Cars High Maintenance?

A hybrid vehicle combines a gasoline engine with an electric motor to help you save gas during your drives around Tifton. While this is a compelling benefit, are hybrid cars high maintenance? Not at all! Hybrid car maintenance is very similar to what you’re already used to, and some components of hybrid vehicles require less maintenance than traditional gasoline cars. Explore hybrid car maintenance costs and more in our guide below.

Typical Hybrid Car Maintenance Costs

Many shoppers are wondering, “Are hybrid cars high maintenance?” It’s important that we go over the maintenance costs of a hybrid vehicle. When you’re beginning your research on the auto services needed for a hybrid vehicle, you’ll find that it’s not much different than a standard vehicle. Hybrid vehicles will need oil changes around every 5,000 to 7,000 miles and will likely require maintenance items similar to those of vehicles powered by an internal combustion engine.

Because of this, you’ll find that hybrid car maintenance reliability is similar to a normal vehicle. The only exception is the replacement of a hybrid vehicle battery. However, many drivers report their hybrid battery lasting upwards of 200,000 miles or more. Some advice we have regarding hybrid car maintenance costs include:

Oil Changes

With oil change intervals remaining similar to standard vehicles, oil changes will cost the same on a hybrid vehicle.

Batteries

Most hybrid vehicles have two batteries: a standard vehicle battery and a hybrid battery. The hybrid vehicle battery will likely need to be replaced similar to a standard vehicle battery and will most likely cost the same. In the unlikely event that the Hyundai hybrid battery needs to be replaced, the costs could be a bit pricier.

However, Hyundai hybrid vehicles have warranty coverage for a minimum of 8 years or 100,000 miles, with some newer models having coverage for 10 years or 150,000 miles. This coverage is excellent and shows that Hyundai hybrid vehicles are engineered for longevity.

Other Wear & Tear Maintenance

Aside from hybrid vehicle battery replacements, other wear and tear maintenance items on a Hyundai hybrid vehicle will not be much different from any other vehicle.  Tire replacements, lightbulbs, and other regular service items need to be replaced at their recommended service intervals.

Benefits of Hybrid Car Maintenance

If you’re still on the fence about a hybrid vehicle, we get it. However, by choosing a new Hyundai hybrid, you’re getting a fuel-efficient and dependable vehicle that won’t let you down on your Camilla drives. Their maintenance isn’t much different from any other dependable Hyundai vehicles, but they have the added benefit of increased efficiency. Some other benefits of maintenance on a Hyundai hybrid vehicle are as follows:

• Increased Brake Life: Hybrid vehicles use regenerative braking which uses the momentum of your vehicle to regain some energy for the battery. This regenerative braking system means that your regular brakes will be used less, resulting in increased brake life.

• Longer Oil Change Intervals: Since your internal combustion engine may not always be running, the need for oil changes may be decreased. However, we recommend you have a trained professional check your oil regularly to ensure that your hybrid vehicle runs in tip-top shape.

• Less Overall Maintenance: Similar to oil changes, you’ll likely need less overall maintenance with a hybrid vehicle. With the internal combustion engine being used less, there are fewer moving parts that will be worn down. Electric motors are also very simple and have few moving parts that’ll need to be replaced over time.

Schedule Hybrid Car Maintenance in Albany

At Five Star Hyundai of Albany, we offer plenty of service specials to help keep your hybrid car maintenance costs down. Explore our current offers and schedule an appointment at our dealership near Americus today.