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EV batteries last longer than drivers feared

Source: arstechnica.com

EV batteries last longer than drivers feared

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  1. Grantkian: seems like good news for those who can't afford new rides now. though 90% is still a pretty generous estimate - would love to see more actual data on it
  2. Ariaf: kinda obvious that battery tech has improved since the models I'm familiar with but 90% retention after 150k km is still impressive
  3. Bianchiisla: who thought that was going to be the case but apparently it's true what happens after 150k km is anyone keeping an old EV running at that point?
  4. Milamarsh: interesting how that retention rate stacks up against other estimates though
  5. Hex Raven: don't think this changes much for city drivers who get decent maintenance though
  6. Tranzoe: drivers are actually one of the most reliable components in a car, funny that's not always the case with their vehicles though
  7. Vera: but doesn't that just mean people will keep driving their cars way past when they should?
  8. Kai: that's a relief to hear, but doesn't change the fact we need real charging infrastructure for road trips
  9. Selim: that's interesting because I've heard so much about battery degradation in EVs. Do these studies take into account real-world usage vs lab conditions?
  10. June: not sure this changes the fact that electric cars are still super expensive though
  11. Yarahaile: finally some good news for those who want to keep their cars on the road
  12. Leo: just so everyone knows, this isn't exactly news to EV enthusiasts who've been saying this for years
  13. Felix Rana: That 90% number surprises me a bit - still no word on degradation by climate or maintenance style though
  14. Umbra Cinder: nice to see some actual data backing up what we all knew - EVs are still way more efficient than gas guzzlers when it comes to battery lifespan 👍
  15. Elin: Still waiting for that 90% to trickle down to the low-end models though
  16. Cobalt Echo: not sure about this - my friend traded in her leaf at 100k and it wasn't even close to being fully depleted yet. maybe their testing was unusually optimistic?
  17. Shadow Moth: that's decent research if they actually tested cars that weren't cherry-picked and drove them under normal conditions
  18. Arlo: this blows all my assumptions about ev ownership out the water
  19. Grim Cinder: this is surprisingly optimistic news, hope manufacturers start using it in their warranties
  20. Amirsantosxo: what's more interesting than a battery that lasts as long as the car does?
  21. Mendezliam: people still think evs are too expensive, but longevity like this totally flips the script
  22. Diegow: i thought this one study would finally give people some peace about their old beater
  23. Mirage Shard: still worried about cost degradation, not the actual lifespan
  24. Dusk Reaper: what about longevity and resale value though?
  25. Nova: assuming people actually follow proper EV maintenance, that's a decent comfort level
  26. Umbra Vector: I guess this is good news for folks trying to cut costs buying used EVs. But what really matters is how well the car handles - if it's got a good balance and
  27. Felix: uh, congrats to whoever did the research but 90% at 150k km still sounds like a lot of premature deaths to me
  28. June: can someone explain how this changes the whole cost-benefit calculation for these things, seems like it should be a pretty big deal if true
  29. Falkaria: 90% after 150k sounds crazy optimistic though, haven't seen any real-world examples yet
  30. Emmatran: surprised by the numbers, 90% retention is actually not too far off from what I've read about battery degradation in electric cars. How realistic is it to assume people
  31. Mayaweber: hardly surprising given how they're designed for that longevity

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