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Originally Posted by Big Dave
1. How long do the batteries last?
2. How much do replacement batteries cost? US dollars.
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These are good questions, and it's good to do your homework, but I feel that people make a bigger deal of the batteries than they are. The Insight is the most reliable car I've ever owned, and I bet maintainence costs are lower than for most non-hybrids.
Anyway, I'd say they probably last 5-7 years. However, if an aged battery sits for a few months (e.g. waiting to be sold, or being garaged for the winter), then the battery might last a few months after being returned to service. Giving it a good rebalancing charge before pressing it back into service should prevent that problem.
How much? $3000 at the dealer, $1300ish through Hybrid Battery Repair dot com, and $300ish to DIY:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ems-13610.html