Electric car battery degradation: fact or fiction?
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A survey of over 4,000 electric vehicle owners found that battery degradation is not a significant issue, with most cars retaining over 90% of their original range after several years. The average range for EVs up to two years old was 97% of the original figure, dropping to 94% for cars between seven and eight years old.
A recent survey of over 4,000 electric vehicle owners has found that battery degradation is not a significant issue. The survey, conducted by Which?, asked owners who have had their car from new how much the range had dropped since they bought it. The results showed that EVs up to two years old retained 97% of their original range on average, while cars aged three-to-six years old had 95% of their original range. Even cars between seven and eight years old still had 94% of their original range. EV manufacturers are required by law to provide a warranty for the main batteries that lasts a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. When buying a used electric car, it's worth checking the warranty and ensuring the car has been properly maintained.
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