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Electric Cars in UK Last as Long as Petrol and Diesel Vehicles, Study Finds

Battery cars on Britain's roads are lasting as long as petrol and diesel cars, according to a study that has found a rapid improvement in electric vehicle reliability. From a report: An international team of researchers has estimated that an electric car will have a lifespan of 18.4 years, compared ...

Battery cars on Britain's roads are lasting as long as petrol and diesel cars, according to a study that has found a rapid improvement in electric vehicle reliability. The findings were based on 300m records from compulsory annual MOT tests of roadworthiness. Data has been limited, however, because the earliest mass-market electric cars are only just reaching the end of their lives.

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