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Porsche is known for its high-performance luxury sports vehicles - the best-selling model being the Cayenne. The company's founder, Ferdinand Porsche, created the world's first hybrid vehicle in 1899. It was called the Lohner-Porsche and was driven by electricity with a fuel-powered generator to charge the batteries, though it never made it into production.

Porsche continues to break new ground to this day; in 2017, the Cayenne S Diesel model earned the Guinness World Record for towing the heaviest vehicle, pulling an enormous Airbus A380 aeroplane weighing 285 tonnes.

Hybrid batteries typically last between 80,000 and 100,000 miles - a distance that can be extended through regular servicing and maintenance. Some are made using nickel-metal hydride, while others use lithium-ion - these are becoming more common because they are less toxic, perform better at high temperatures and are better at retaining charge.

Eventually, all batteries fail. The good news is that it's sometimes possible to repair your hybrid car battery rather than replace it. This is the best option if there are only a few faulty modules.

If your battery works but doesn't hold charge like it used to, and you'd like to restore its functionality, you could have it reconditioned, which is often cheaper than replacing it. However, you may have to book a battery replacement if several faulty modules are non-repairable. After inspecting your car's battery, a technician will advise you about the best course of action.