What Is a Hybrid Battery?

As you may know, a hybrid vehicle combines the functionality of a gas-powered motor and an electric hybrid battery. The battery is rechargeable and provides enough power to keep even a large vehicle running. Every major car maker, including Acura, Audi, BMW, and Buick, offer hybrid vehicles in their lineups. 

Hybrid vehicles offer the best of owning an electric car and a car run on fuel. They offer a very impressive fuel economy, and this is because of the hybrid battery that powers the car. An electric engine become much more functional when a gas-powered engine is added to it; these two components combine to produce the best efficiency and reliability. 

A hybrid vehicle utilizes a 12-volt lead-acid battery and gasoline like a traditional vehicle while also pulling energy from an electric battery. The vehicle can switch seamlessly between power sources, so seamlessly, in fact, that the driver isn’t even aware of the transition. When the driver presses the brake pedal, the electric battery recharges. This makes hybrid vehicles 20%-35% more fuel-efficient than traditional vehicles.

A hybrid vehicle cannot run without a functioning battery. Most hybrid batteries run for around eight years. If your hybrid battery seems to be wearing down, you can bring your vehicle to Escondido Autopros- Auto Repair & Hybrid Repair in San Diego County. We can perform a multitude of services on your vehicle, including Automotive repair and Hybrid Repair. Some signs your hybrid battery is dying include a decreased fuel economy, fluctuations in the state of charge, and strange engine noises. 

What Is Hybrid Battery Reconditioning?

Hybrid battery reconditioning is done to reverse the battery’s aging process and recondition it. The reconditioning process moves as follows:

If you are in Escondido, CA, San Marcos, CA, Hidden Meadows, CA, Oceanside, CA, Rancho Bernardo, CA, or the surrounding areas, you can come to Escondido Autopros- Auto Repair & Hybrid Repair in Escondido for all your hybrid battery replacement and reconditioning needs. 

Your Reliable Shop for Hybrid Battery Replacement and Reconditioning

We at Escondido Autopros- Auto Repair & Hybrid Repair in Escondido are experts in all things auto repair. We’ve been fixing cars since 1998, and our owner James Meyer and technicians have decades of combined experience. 

Reasons You Should Do Business With Us:

To schedule an appointment with Escondido Autopros- Auto Repair & Hybrid Repair in Escondido, give us a call at 760-739-8838 or schedule an appointment online.

We are a Digital Shop

Our technicians use the latest technology to not only tell you if there are any issues with your vehicle, but show you. If we uncover an issue the photo will be e-mailed to you for your records. At the end of every visit you will receive a detailed report regarding the general health of your vehicle. Our #1 goal is to keep you safe on the road.

Contact Info

Contact phone: 760-739-8838

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We Warranty our Work

Escondido Auto Pros, formerly known as Cal’s Auto Pros, has been providing exceptional auto repair and service to the Escondido area and surrounding communities for many years. Even after Cal’s retirement, our team of expert technicians continues to provide the same high-quality service and repairs that our customers have come to trust. We take pride in using state-of-the-art equipment and technology to ensure efficient and precise repairs.

We believe in our work so much that we put a warranty on it. Most of our work on auto repairs is under warranty for 3 Years or 36K miles. We invite you to experience the Escondido Auto Pros advantage for your electric vehicle repairs. Call us anytime. 760-739-8838


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