How Long Does an Electric Car Battery Actually Last?
Most modern EV batteries last 15–20 years or 150,000–300,000+ miles before capacity loss becomes a practical problem, degrading gradually rather than failing suddenly. Recent large-scale telematics data puts average annual degradation at roughly 1.8–2.3%, meaning a typical battery retains around 80–90% of its original capacity after 8–10 years. Almost all manufacturers back this with an […]



