The process is similar to boosting the battery of a gas-powered vehicle, but with a few key exceptions and precautions.

Hybrid vehicles have become a major pillar of the eco-friendly auto market as of 2025, and battery lifespan now directly ...

It seems like you can't swing a dead battery without hitting a mild hybrid vehicle (MHEV) these days. The premise is appealing – get moderate gains in fuel efficiency and performance, provide more ...

Repeated exposure to extreme heat reduces hybrid battery life. Frequent Level 3 DC fast charging shortens the life expectancy of a plug-in hybrid battery. Habitual charging to 100% affects a plug-in ...

The next Audi Q5 e-hybrid quattro and Q5 Sportback e-hybrid quattro use a 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 for the combustion side of its hybrid powertrain, making 248 hp. The upcoming Audi Q5 e-hybrid ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

The Toyota Prius is famous for going hundreds of thousands of miles on little more than oil changes. So when a driver says she dropped $4,000 on a new hybrid battery, only to fear her engine is now ...

View post: Amazon Has a Pair of 'Easy to Use' Battery Maintainers on Sale for Just $33 For its 2026 model year, the popular Subaru Crosstrek gains an all-new hybrid variant, equipped with the latest ...

All four are great options; it just depends on your current (or future) circumstances. Let’s discuss. Now, unlike our parents, our children are growing up with a whole lot more to choose from. There ...