You are right.
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1.3 kWh Li-Ion battery
Eight-year/100,000-mile or ten-year/150,000 mile Li-Ion battery limited warranty, depending on the state of purchase/registration.
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2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Press Kit - Powertrain - Honda News
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I guess the engine can start up if you want anything more than the instantaneous power that the battery can give.