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Warning lights

EV / hybrid low battery light

The high-voltage battery charge is low. On a hybrid the engine will run more; on an EV, range is nearly gone.

Urgency:Safe to keep driving

Is it safe to keep driving?

Yes, to the nearest charger. Most EVs enter a reduced-power mode before shutting down.

Likely causes

  • Charge used up
  • Cold weather reducing usable range

Typical repair cost (US)

Often nothing — see the causes above. The cost depends on what is actually wrong.

A typical range, not a quote. Actual cost depends on the car, the shop and the fault.

What to do now

  1. Reduce speed and switch off heating to stretch the remaining range.
  2. Head for a charger.