Replacement cost of Battery? - Honda CRZ Forum: Honda CR-Z Hybrid Car Forums

crz2luv · 08-10-2009, 08:25 AM

Does anyone know what happens when the battery dies? How much does it cost to replace?

I plan to keep my car for a very long time if I do buy one, so I would need to know what I have to plan for.... I don't want to pay $5000 every 5 years for a new battery!!!

BlackCivic · 08-13-2009, 07:52 PM

From what I've seen from the Insight there is quotes for battery replacement + labor from $2000 all the way to $6000! But it seems like as battery tech gets better the warranty on the batteries are getting longer also....like 8years.

Will be interesting to see what Honda puts the CRZ at for battery type and warranty

HondaFan · 08-18-2009, 06:33 PM

Ugh I sure hope there is a long warranty....if im gonna spend 30k on a car i don't want to spend another 5k on a battery 5 years down the road.

Nemesis · 08-23-2009, 08:57 PM

With all the new technology comin out there must be some type of battery that would last longer/ cheaper to replace.

hybridrepair · 09-15-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackCivic

From what I've seen from the Insight there is quotes for battery replacement + labor from $2000 all the way to $6000! But it seems like as battery tech gets better the warranty on the batteries are getting longer also....like 8years.

Will be interesting to see what Honda puts the CRZ at for battery type and warranty

Insight or HCH batteries cost $3200 in most of the country installed, and about $4000 in CA. Insights require computer upgrades that cost $800 for 2002+ Insights and $1700 for 2000-2001 Insights. (One of the computers is flashable from 2002 on and therefore doesn't need to be replaced.)

There is an option to repair the battery for a lot less money.

crz2luv · 09-15-2009, 06:54 PM

Is it only Honda dealerships that can replace the factory batteries???

Sounds like battery repair will be the best option from your posts hybridrepair

Running2Fast · 09-15-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by crz2luv

Sounds like battery repair will be the best option from your posts hybridrepair

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Sounds like you'd be dumb not too. But if there is no shop around to repair it then you are pretty much SOL

TimDH · 09-15-2009, 09:42 PM

"SOL"? Maybe not. I'm not affiliated with "hybridrepair" but I will say I have been following posts on another forum complete with testimonials. With the help and instructions from "hybridrepair" most folks have been able to take the battery pack out themselves and ship it to his shop. I think he will even ship you a crate for it. Sounds like great customer service to me. Again, I'm not affiliated. Hybrid-Battery-Repair But I would check out his site.

At one time I was going to get an Insight I, with or without a battery that worked because I knew where to get it fixed. Then I found out about the CRZ and I'm looking forward to purchasing one.

crz2luv · 09-15-2009, 11:16 PM

Lets hope the CRZ battery is easy to remove then, anything that works and saves money is a huge plus

MikeCR-Z · 09-15-2009, 11:22 PM

Great info guys!!

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08-13-2009, 07:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
BlackCivic Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 56	From what I've seen from the Insight there is quotes for battery replacement + labor from $2000 all the way to $6000! But it seems like as battery tech gets better the warranty on the batteries are getting longer also....like 8years. Will be interesting to see what Honda puts the CRZ at for battery type and warranty

08-18-2009, 06:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
HondaFan Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 100	Ugh I sure hope there is a long warranty....if im gonna spend 30k on a car i don't want to spend another 5k on a battery 5 years down the road.

08-23-2009, 08:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nemesis Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 113	With all the new technology comin out there must be some type of battery that would last longer/ cheaper to replace.

09-15-2009, 06:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
crz2luv Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA - travel lots Posts: 145	Is it only Honda dealerships that can replace the factory batteries??? Sounds like battery repair will be the best option from your posts hybridrepair

09-15-2009, 09:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
TimDH Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 41	"SOL"? Maybe not. I'm not affiliated with "hybridrepair" but I will say I have been following posts on another forum complete with testimonials. With the help and instructions from "hybridrepair" most folks have been able to take the battery pack out themselves and ship it to his shop. I think he will even ship you a crate for it. Sounds like great customer service to me. Again, I'm not affiliated. Hybrid-Battery-Repair But I would check out his site. At one time I was going to get an Insight I, with or without a battery that worked because I knew where to get it fixed. Then I found out about the CRZ and I'm looking forward to purchasing one.

09-15-2009, 11:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
crz2luv Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA - travel lots Posts: 145	Lets hope the CRZ battery is easy to remove then, anything that works and saves money is a huge plus