The battery is one of the most central components in an electric car, and also by far the most expensive.
The risk of expensive problems with the batteries has long been a popular argument for avoiding hybrids and electric cars – especially on the used market.
The question, however, is how quickly the battery in an electric car actually wears out.
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Tested batteries in 25,000 electric cars
The German inspection giant Declare offers battery tests for used electric cars, which can be extra security for speculators.
Now they are releasing data from 25,000 battery tests, which show that the batteries in electric cars last better than expected. Even after many miles, the large high-voltage battery in most electric cars is in surprisingly good condition.
That’s how well the battery lasts in an electric car
Dekra cites the example of six Jaguar I-Pace model taxis, which have driven between 18,000 and 26,000 miles and have been charged to 100 percent at least once every day.
Despite this harsh treatment, the batteries in these cars had between 95 and 97 percent of their original capacity left.
– Overall, the batteries are very good. Even with high mileage, we find a battery health of 90 percent in most cases, says the Dekra manager Christopher Nolte.
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Take care of the battery in your electric car
Taking care of your things in the right way often means they last longer, and the battery in an electric car is no exception.
According to Dekra, factors such as driving style, climate and charging habits can mean that the battery ages differently in different cars.
One of the most common pieces of advice is not to charge the battery to over 80 percent regularly, as this puts unnecessary strain on the battery.
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