As a hybrid vehicle, the battery on the Toyota Prius is just as important as its gas tank, providing an equal measure of mobilizing power in addition to all the usual things a car battery does like ...

Replacing or upgrading the battery in an older EV can easily end up costing more than the car is worth ...

The switch to electric vehicles is still hampered by the high cost compared to gas cars. The higher upfront costs don't consider several less obvious costs that can hit after buying an EV. Things like ...

The potential high cost of EV battery replacements is a major worry for new-car shoppers, but that likely won't be the case for long, according to battery-analysis firm Recurrent. Recurrent, which ...

Car batteries last, on average, for around three years when given the appropriate care and maintenance, but often motorists don't know when to replace them. But there are vital signs that signal it's ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

One of the biggest concerns people still have about electric vehicles (EVs) is the cost of replacing the battery. Whether it's due to myths about battery degradation or fear of long-term ownership ...

Every car needs a battery to help it start and power its electronics. Here's how many volts this all-important component ...

Replacing the battery in an electric car after prolonged use is necessary, but in some cases, the cost can far exceed the ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: When in gear, my 2014 Honda Accord has a slight roughness at 1,100 RPM, but at speeds above and below 1,100 RPMs it is smooth. Hot or cold does not ...