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Lexus Hybrid Batteris: Powering Performance and Efficiency

Lexus hybrid batteries are a key component of the Lexus Hybrid Drive system, which combines an electric motor with a gasoline engine to deliver superior fuel economy and lower emissions. The battery stores energy captured during regenerative braking and deceleration, and it also provides power to the electric motor when needed.

Lexus hybrid batteries are designed to be durable and reliable, and they are covered by a long warranty. In fact, most Lexus hybrid batteries are covered by a 10-year/150,000-mile warranty. This means that you can be confident that your Lexus hybrid battery will provide you with years of trouble-free service.

How Lexus Hybrid Batteries Work

Lexus hybrid batteries use nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery cells. NiMH batteries are known for their high energy density and long lifespan. They are also relatively safe and environmentally friendly.

When you brake in a Lexus hybrid vehicle, the electric motor acts as a generator, converting kinetic energy into electricity. This electricity is then stored in the battery. The battery also stores energy from the gasoline engine when it is operating at low speeds or when it is not needed to propel the vehicle.

The stored electricity is then used to power the electric motor, which helps to propel the vehicle and improve fuel economy. The electric motor can also be used to provide additional power for acceleration or passing.

Benefits of Lexus Hybrid Batteries

There are many benefits to owning a Lexus hybrid vehicle with a Lexus hybrid battery. These benefits include:

• Superior fuel economy: Lexus hybrid vehicles can achieve significantly better fuel economy than gasoline-powered vehicles. For example, the Lexus RX 450h hybrid SUV has an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy of 30 mpg, while the gasoline-powered RX 350 has an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy of 22 mpg.