This is valid for the first owner and all subsequent owners.
The cost of replacing the battery packs is one of the greatest concerns for hybrid cars, especially as they age and enter the used-car market. The packs will eventually become less efficient, which can lead to the need for replacement at a cost of many thousands of dollars. Toyota is trying to ease that concern for hybrid vehicle buyers by offering an extended battery warranty.
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Toyota will begin covering all hybrids for 10 years or 150,000 mile starting with 2020 models. This is an increase from the previous 8-year / 100,000 mile warranty. It’s also beneficial for people who purchase a secondhand Toyota hybrid.
Heather Updegraff is general manager of Toyota vehicle marketing communications. “Toyota launched the first hybrid vehicle in the global market more than 20 years ago. But people still have doubts about owning one.” “We want to reduce that concern. This new warranty extension for hybrid batteries is another way we lead the industry and put our customers first.
Toyota’s new warranty covers modern hybrid batteries for a normal driving condition. It is typically between 10 and 150,000 miles. Toyota seems to be keen to attract more used car buyers in the future. Toyota is making smart moves here, as it currently offers seven hybrid vehicles, including the Prius and the new Corolla Hybrid, the Avalon Hybrid, and the Highlander HybridSUV.
However, the new 10-year warranty has some limitations. The warranty is only applicable to the battery pack. However, related components like the hybrid control module and battery control module are still covered by the 8 year / 100,000 mile warranty.