{"id":434197,"date":"2022-04-19T23:21:01","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T20:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-long-do-ev-batteries-last-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-04-19T23:21:01","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T20:21:01","slug":"how-long-do-ev-batteries-last-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-long-do-ev-batteries-last-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#How Long Do EV Batteries Last? \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ed90d87611\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ed90d87611\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-long-do-ev-batteries-last-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CHow_Long_Do_EV_Batteries_Last_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How Long Do EV Batteries Last? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-long-do-ev-batteries-last-review-geek\/#Battery_Degradation\" >Battery Degradation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-long-do-ev-batteries-last-review-geek\/#How_Long_Do_EV_Batteries_Last\" >How Long Do EV Batteries Last?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-long-do-ev-batteries-last-review-geek\/#How_to_Extend_Your_EVs_Battery_Life\" >How to Extend Your EVs Battery Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-long-do-ev-batteries-last-review-geek\/#Can_I_Replace_My_EV_Battery\" >Can I Replace My EV Battery?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_Long_Do_EV_Batteries_Last_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How Long Do EV Batteries Last? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-115449 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/04\/0692cacc.jpg?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/04\/0692cacc.jpg?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/04\/0692cacc.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"charging an electric vehicle\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/ev-electronic-vehicle-electric-hybrid-car-1927998263\" data-credittext=\"HaveanicedayPhoto\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/ev-electronic-vehicle-electric-hybrid-car-1927998263\">HaveanicedayPhoto\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These days everything we do revolves around battery-powered devices, and lately, that includes vehicles. When\u00a0it comes to\u00a0electric cars and trucks (EVs), if you\u2019re wondering, \u201cHow long should an EV battery last?\u201d it\u2019s longer than you probably think.<\/p>\n<p>Most electric vehicles have large Lithium-Ion battery packs that give power to the motors instead of gasoline, and these battery cells are built to last. While several factors affect how long EV batteries last, most manufacturers guarantee them for at least eight years.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_Degradation\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Battery Degradation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115451\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3c6fd70e.jpg\" alt=\"EV car battery pack\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/ev-car-battery-pack-electric-lithium-1297860037\">Sergii Chernov\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Electric vehicles have considerably less maintenance than traditional gas vehicles, but all batteries degrade over time. Of course, we\u2019re all familiar with charging cycles on a smartphone and how a three-year-old iPhone probably doesn\u2019t hold a charge as long as it did the day you bought it.<\/p>\n<p>Without getting too technical, this is known as battery degradation or the rate at which a battery degrades during its lifecycle. Many of us have experienced some type of battery degradation.<\/p>\n<p>Every time you charge a smartphone to 100% and then let it discharge to zero counts as a charge cycle on the Lithium-ion battery. Over time, these charging cycles degrade the battery, and eventually, even if it says 100% on the screen, it\u2019s closer to 80%. As a result, the total capacity will decrease throughout the product\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<p>The same thing happens to the\u00a0Lithium-ion battery cells inside an EV. Think of it like your gas tank getting smaller over time. As some of the cells degrade and die, the usable size of the battery shrinks. However, don\u2019t let this worry you, as EV batteries are built to extremely high standards, degrade slowly, and will likely last longer than you own the vehicle.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Do_EV_Batteries_Last\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">How Long Do EV Batteries Last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115456 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ec1a6a67.jpg\" alt=\"EV battery charging percentage\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/power-cable-pump-plug-charging-electric-1879104052\" data-credittext=\"HaveanicedayPhoto\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/power-cable-pump-plug-charging-electric-1879104052\">HaveanicedayPhoto\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Circling back to the original question, how long can you expect your EV battery to last? This depends on your driving habits, charging habits or speeds, the temperature, where you store or charge it, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, experts suggest that EV batteries will typically last anywhere from <strong>10-20 years<\/strong>. That\u2019s significantly longer than most people own a vehicle and longer than your average gas-powered ICE (internal combustion) engine.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, auto manufacturers guarantee it, too. Depending on your vehicle\u2019s make and model, the battery likely comes with an eight-year warranty. Your EV\u2019s battery will still degrade over time, and that warranty promises that your EV battery should still hold at least 70% capacity after eight years. So yes, your \u201celectric tank\u201d got a little smaller, but it\u2019s still highly capable.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Tesla offers a warranty on the battery and drive unit good for at least <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tesla.com\/support\/vehicle-warranty\">eight years\u00a0or 100,000 miles<\/a>,\u00a0and some models extend to 150,000 miles. After that period, Tesla promises that its batteries are still good for at least 70% capacity.<\/p>\n<p>Several federal regulations require manufacturers to warranty batteries for eight years or 100,000 miles, so you can expect that type of warranty from Ford, Chevy, and many others. Most apply the same \u201c70% capacity after eight years\u201d rating. And as we said above, an EV battery will last that long without all the typical maintenance, oil changes, and upkeep of traditional engines.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Extend_Your_EVs_Battery_Life\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">How to Extend Your EVs Battery Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115450 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7cfc1249.jpg\" alt=\"Tesla charging at a supercharger\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/frankfurt-germany-august-2021-tesla-cars-2017784069\" data-credittext=\"Kittyfly\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/frankfurt-germany-august-2021-tesla-cars-2017784069\">Kittyfly\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Now that you know your EV battery can likely last at least 8-10 years, or potentially even 20, you can rest easy buying a new electric vehicle. That said, there are still some <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kia.com%2Fdm%2Fdiscover-kia%2Fask%2Fhow-to-extend-ev-battery-life.html\">general rules<\/a> or maintenance tips that can help extend the life of your EV battery. These are all things you\u2019ve likely heard regarding your smartphone or laptop battery, so it\u2019s nothing too difficult to manage.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever left a smartphone in a hot or cold car overnight, you\u2019ve probably noticed how much the temperature can impact the battery. The temperature can affect the cells, charging speed, and more. So avoid leaving your car in extreme temperatures on both sides of the spectrum.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimize exposure to extremely high (or low) temps while driving, storage, or charging.<\/li>\n<li>Minimize the time spent at a 100% charged state<\/li>\n<li>Never let the battery go to zero<\/li>\n<li>Avoid using fast-charging stations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, don\u2019t leave your car plugged in overnight, where it\u2019s constantly sitting at 100%. We\u2019ve heard the same tip on mobile devices for years. More importantly, don\u2019t let your EV battery go to zero and be completely dead. Each time a battery goes to zero, some lithium-ion cells die, and the effective charge capacity may decrease. Meaning you\u2019ll get to that 70% margin on the warranty faster, reducing your overall driving range and charging.<\/p>\n<p>Fast-charging uses far more power than a level 1 or level 2 charger, but all that power comes with added heat, and heat is bad. And while vehicles have thermal management systems built in, it\u2019s still a good idea to use fast-charging stations as little as possible.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s best to recharge your EV in the evening or when you can, rather than let the battery drain to low levels, then throw it on the charger overnight. Top-offs are better for battery longevity than complete 0-100% recharging cycles.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Replace_My_EV_Battery\"><\/span>Can I Replace My EV Battery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-98044\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3e58c94b.jpg\" alt=\"Chevy Bolt EV\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The next logical question is whether or not you can replace the battery in an EV. And the short answer is yes, although you shouldn\u2019t have to for at least a decade. In fact, Chevy is currently busy <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/100344\/chevy-bolt-battery-replacement-begins-as-recall-moves-ahead\/\">replacing battery cells in thousands of Bolt EV models due to a recall, and the process isn\u2019t all that technical for auto mechanics.<\/p>\n<p>Things are a little different when buying a used Tesla, driving for several years, then realizing you\u2019d benefit from replacing the battery inside. And while that\u2019s completely doable, and some shops specialize in the job, it\u2019s pretty expensive.<\/p>\n<p>The battery is a replaceable component on electric vehicles, just like anything else. Unfortunately, the battery packs themselves are expensive and can cost upwards of $10,000 or more, not to mention paying a shop to do the swap.<\/p>\n<p>So while it\u2019s doable,\u00a0they\u2019re super expensive, dangerous to work on, and should be left to the professionals.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Electric vehicles have far fewer moving parts and require less maintenance than gas cars, and the battery that powers everything can easily last upwards of 10-20 years. Those are just a few reasons EVs are rapidly growing in popularity.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, the\u00a0lifespan and longevity of EV batteries will undoubtedly improve as the technology advances. For example, solid-state battery packs could offer increased performance, faster charging, and slower degradation. The solid electrode inside isn\u2019t flammable like the liquid gel electrolytes found in typical battery cells, making them safer.<\/p>\n<p>Electric vehicles are here to stay, and the technology will only improve moving forward.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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