From Recurrent.

How Long Do EV Batteries Really Last? 🔋🚗 Recurrent’s Latest Insights

Hey EV fans! 👋 Welcome back to Recurrent, where we break down everything electric! Today we’re tackling a huge question: How do EV batteries actually hold up over time? After 600 million miles of real-world EV driving 📈, we’ve got some answers — and they might just surprise you.

🔑 3 Big Takeaways:
EV batteries last longer than you think!
➡️ Less than 1% of EVs made since 2016 needed a battery replacement!

Battery age matters more than mileage.
➡️ Just like people get older no matter how much (or little) we take care of ourselves, EV batteries age over time. It’s not just about how many miles you drive!

High-mileage EVs still crush it.
➡️ Cars with over 200,000 miles still keep 80-86% of their original battery capacity. That’s still enough range for daily life — and then some!

🧪 What the Data Shows:
Recurrent looked at hundreds of thousands of EVs and 600M miles driven.

Older EVs like the 2013 BMW i3 and Tesla Model S still have 80%+ of their original battery capacity after a decade. 🚀

A deep dive into the highest-mileage EVs (over 150K miles!) shows they still average 86.6% battery health without a replacement.

Moral of the story? You do not need to fear an old EV!

🛠️ Battery Health Tips:
Watch your charging habits!
➡️ Avoid draining to 0% or sitting at 100% too long.
➡️ Daily charging between 20%-80% is best. 🔋✨

🚘 Should You Buy a High-Mileage Used EV?
YES! If the battery’s in good health, mileage isn’t a dealbreaker. Most people only drive around 40 miles per day, and even slightly degraded batteries have plenty of range for daily life.

🎯 Final Recap:
✅ EV batteries are tough!
✅ Age is more important than mileage when judging battery health.
✅ High-mileage EVs still bring solid range.

If you’re thinking about an EV, don’t sweat the battery! 🙌

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