Are the maintenance costs for hybrid vehicles high?

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DiCole
07/30/25 7:17am
Hybrid vehicle maintenance costs are not high, but the cost of battery replacement is high. Below is the relevant introduction: Introduction to Hybrid Vehicles: Hybrid vehicles combine fuel (gasoline, diesel) and electric power. Introduction to Power Sources and Fuel-saving Principles: The main power source is the engine, supplemented by a second power source, the battery. These two work together to save energy. The electric motor assisting the engine can generate strong and smooth power during normal driving. During startup and acceleration, the assistance of the electric motor helps reduce fuel consumption. Simply put, compared to a similarly sized conventional car, the fuel costs are lower. Therefore, owners can enjoy more powerful starts and accelerations while achieving higher fuel efficiency.
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