Electric Car Batteries Last Longer Than You Think – Time to Bust the Myths!
We’ve all heard that annoying phrase: “The battery in an electric car won’t last more than a few years!” Well, it’s time to bust that myth once and for all! A new study by the British company Geotab sheds light on the truth – electric vehicle (EV) batteries can last up to 20 years! Yes, you read that right, 20 years!
The Myth of Short Battery Life
Gasoline car lovers often mock EV technology, claiming the battery will “break down” the moment you look at it. But the data says otherwise. The average age of cars in the US is about 14 years, and EV batteries lose only about 1.8% of their capacity annually. This means after 20 years of use, the battery can still hold about 64% of its original range.
Statistics That Make You Think
The study covered 10 electric car models and showed that the battery failure rate is less than 0.5%. Did you know battery degradation is not linear? The biggest drop in capacity happens in the first few years, then slows down, and accelerates again at the end. Climate plays a big role – hot climates speed up degradation, so it’s recommended to keep EVs in the shade, especially during charging.
How to Extend Battery Life?
Here are some tips anyone can apply: keep the battery charge level between 20% and 80%, avoid frequent DC fast charging, and use modern EVs with efficient battery cooling and heating systems.
Is This the End of EV Myths?
Although batteries degrade over time, this is normal and happens with gasoline car parts too. Statistics and technology clearly show that fear of short battery life in EVs is unfounded.
Conclusion
If you’re thinking about buying an electric car, now you have one more reason to go EV. Batteries last longer than you think, and technology keeps improving.
What about you? Still skeptical about electric cars or already switched to electric? Share your thoughts, maybe you’ll surprise us!
Source: b92.net, insideevs.com, Geotab
