Life expectancy of a hybrid?

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Life expectancy of a hybrid?

I have a RX450h which I have had from new in Jan 2010. I have already done 65,000 miles and wanted to know what was the expected life of the vehicle? I have it regularly serviced by Lexus in Poole, but am considering running this car for at least another four years, so potentially 150,000 + miles.

Do Toyota/Lexus expect this car and its batteries to last this long? What problems am I likely to encounter?

Asked on 28 January 2013 by danjago

Answered by Honest John

Toyota has seen Prius IIs used as taxis reach 450k miles with no trouble because of the simplicity and lack of stress of the drivetrain. I can't tell you about the more complex 400h/450h, but have not heard of a lot of trouble with them. If the hybrid battery fails, that is very expensive.

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