Volvo Hybrid Battery Service & Replacement Cost in Cincinnati, OH
Maximizing Volvo Battery Life
Volvo high-voltage batteries are highly advanced and built with a long lifetime in mind. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t steps you can take to help maximize the life of the battery in your vehicle. These fall into the following three categories:
- Climate – Extremes of either hot or cold can negatively impact battery life, and unfortunately, we experience both in Ohio. This is unavoidable to an extent, but any time that you have the option to park in a garage, especially during summer or winter, it would be advisable to do so.
- Charging – This only applies to plug-in hybrid and pure electric models, but Volvo recommends only charging your battery to 90% unless you’re taking a long trip and need that extra capacity.
- Driving Habits – In much the same way that driving with a “heavy foot” will reduce fuel economy and increase wear and tear on a gasoline engine, it will also cause strain on your battery pack.
Volvo High-Voltage Battery Replacement Cost And Warranty
Battery replacement cost can vary by quite a bit, as we’re talking about several different models with three different types of drivetrains. On average, mild hybrid battery packs cost between $1,200 to $1,500 to replace, plug-in hybrid battery packs range from $5,000 to $10,000, and pure electrics are closer to $15,000. The good news is that Volvo offers a warranty on hybrid and EV batteries that extends well beyond the standard warranty, coming in at 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. And on top of that, Volvo Cars Cincinnati has a service team with the knowledge and experience to install it.