Researchers Make Surprising Discovery About Lifespan Of EV Batteries: "That Was A Shock'

19 Sep 2023 | Abstracted from The Cool Down

"...a study done in March by Recurrent Motors Inc...showed that overall, EV batteries are actually very reliable and long-lasting...The study took real-world data from 15,000 EVs of various makes and models in the U.S. The data showed that most EVs driven close to 100,000 miles still have at least 90 percent of their original range left.

"...most EVs aren't that old, with nearly 30 percent currently on the road in the U.S. being sold just last year. The majority of the rest are less than six years old."

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