How long can the battery of the Highlander hybrid last?

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DeBradley
07/29/25 2:53pm
The service life can reach more than 8 years. The Highlander hybrid model uses nickel-metal hydride batteries, which are characterized by a shallow discharge and frequent charging strategy. In theory, the service life of this type of battery can reach more than 8 years or even longer. Additional information: 1. Hybrid power: The hybrid power usually referred to is generally oil-electric hybrid power, that is, a mixture of fuel (gasoline, diesel) and electric energy. Hybrid vehicles are driven by an electric motor as an auxiliary power source to the engine, offering high fuel economy and excellent driving performance. 2. Advantages: High fuel economy and excellent driving performance. The engine of a hybrid vehicle uses fuel, and during starting and acceleration, the assistance of the electric motor can reduce fuel consumption. The internal combustion engine can be shut down, and the vehicle can be driven solely by the battery, achieving "zero emissions." The power performance is superior to that of a pure internal combustion engine vehicle of the same displacement, especially during starting and acceleration, where the electric motor can effectively compensate for the lack of low-speed torque of the internal combustion engine. It can also reduce mechanical noise inside the vehicle, and the electric motor operates at low speeds or idle.
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