To help our members make a smart decision about replacing their car battery, Consumer Reports tests more than 100 individual car batteries in our lab every year. And not just once—in fact, we test ...

Many of us go to Costco when we're ready to stock up on mass amounts of our favorite goods, whether that's snacks or paper towels, knowing we'll leave with a full cart and maybe a few surprises. If ...

One of the first questions potential buyers ask about hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and EVs is, “How long will my battery last?” Naysayers always quote the steep battery replacement prices as a ...

Traditionally, passenger cars have come equipped with a 12-volt battery that starts the engine and powers other vehicle functions. But hybrid cars also have another, larger “traction” battery that ...

Study of 8,000 EVs finds average battery health above 95%, with even high‑mileage electric cars showing strong long‑term performance.

INDIANAPOLIS — When Mark Van Horn's Toyota Prius hit 150,000 miles, its dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree. "You get the red triangle of death. That's a bad, bad sign when that happens," Van Horn ...

From lifespan to charging myths, here’s what really matters about the battery powering your hybrid.

While market demand for new EVs has been dampened thanks to the uncertainty surrounding tariffs, the interest in used EVs has seen a sharp rise. Data from Cox Auto showed a 60.6% increase in used EV ...