Electric Car Battery Life Expectancy

A common misconception about electric car battery life is that they age like cell phone batteries. In reality however, electric car battery life expectancy is commonly 10 to 20 years before the battery loses 20% of its total power and charging ability. This is not just a prediction but something proven by testing 10 year old EVs with first-generation battery packs. These days the batteries are only getting better. EV makers put substantial warranties on their batteries as well, for extra peace of mind. Overall, modern EV batteries will likely last at least as long as modern engines tend to. Let’s dive into EV battery life below. Get in touch with us with any questions you have!

Why Does Electric Car Battery Life Expectancy Matter?

Milford and Smyrna drivers unfamiliar with EVs and the hype surrounding them might be unaware of why battery life expectancy matters. The reason is that they cost as much as engines to replace. Batteries, after all, are the most important part of an electric car, just as an engine is for a normal car. Because of that $5,000 to $15,000 replacement cost, the fact that EV batteries are rapidly improving in every way as the technology progresses is great news. Eight years, or 100,000 miles, is the minimum amount of EV battery warranty coverage that can be offered in the U.S. for electric vehicles.

Maximizing an Electric Car’s Battery Life

If you’d like to get the most out of your battery like you would your engine, consider the following:

1. Don’t charge your vehicle every night, and try to keep your vehicle at somewhere between 20%–80% battery life. 
2. Stay out of the heat whenever possible. While cold can drain a battery’s current charge, extreme heat can reduce a battery’s total capacity.
3. Charge up more slowly whenever possible. Although DC Fast Charging stations can be convenient, overusing them can degrade your battery over time.
4. Exhausting large amounts of power over a short time span can degrade your battery, so you should drive in an even, mild-mannered way whenever possible!

Learn All About EV Ownership with Kent County Motors!

Here at Kent County Motors we offer car buying tips and servicing tips on subjects like a vehicle’s maintenance schedule and what happens when you don’t change your oil. Visit our showroom near Middletown today!