What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
Can I keep a hybrid car for 10 years?
I am thinking of buying a new Kia Niro hybrid for when I retire this year and probably keep it for about 10 years.
Would it be viable to keep it that long, due to cost of batteries?
Would it be viable to keep it that long, due to cost of batteries?
Asked on 14 June 2023 by douglas jones
Answered by
David Ross
The warranty on new Kia Niro hybrid vehicles covers the battery for two years, but their lifespan is expected to be 100,000 miles, so depending on how much you plan to use your car this could easily be sufficient.
Also as a hybrid vehicle rather than a pure electric, the Niro is much less reliant on its battery when driving, so any degradation will happen more slowly and will have less impact on how the vehicle drives.
Also as a hybrid vehicle rather than a pure electric, the Niro is much less reliant on its battery when driving, so any degradation will happen more slowly and will have less impact on how the vehicle drives.
If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.
Is an electric car right for me?Similar questions
I have had a Hyundau Ioniq hybrid since new, its 4 years old and has done 56,600 miles (mainly medium/long distance).
How long will it last? I think Hyundai increased the batteries warranty to life....
I'm on the lookout for a car and saw a good 2-year old (April 2019) Lexus RX L with 2500 miles on it. Surprisingly, it had done 2300 miles in the first 6 months and almost nothing since then in the last...
How long should the battery last on a Hyundai Tucson (2021 on) 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid. And how much to replace with new or used?
Related models
.jpg?width=115&height=75&rmode=crop)
Easy to drive. Impressive fuel economy and low running costs. Space for a family.
Elsewhere on 
.jpg)
