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Another myth busted - EV battery can easily outlast the vehicle itself


A comprehensive analysis of over 10,000 electric vehicles reveals that battery degradation is a slow process, with most power packs capable of lasting 20 years and retaining a majority of their original range.

This degradation isn't a straight line, and batteries tend to lose a bit more capacity in their first few years of service, after which the decline slows and stabilizes for a long period. Modern electric cars are equipped with sophisticated thermal management systems, using liquid cooling and heating to maintain the battery within its optimal temperature range. In fact, some manufacturers using LFP packs recommend charging to 100% periodically to help the battery management system accurately calibrate its range estimates.

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