UK study of 8,000 EVs finds average battery retains 95% capacity after years of use
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Michelle Lewis
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A large-scale UK study by Generational analyzed over 8,000 battery tests across 36 automakers, finding that the average EV battery retains 95.15% of its original capacity. The data covers vehicles from new to 12 years old, with up to 160,000+ miles driven. This real-world evidence challenges skepticism about EV battery longevity and suggests most EV batteries outlast the vehicles themselves.
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bskyUK study of 8,000 EVs finds average battery retains 95% capacity after years of useelectrek.coKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe average EV battery State of Health (SoH) is 95.15% of original capacity.
The results cover passenger cars and light commercial vehicles ranging from brand‑new to 12 years old and with anywhere from zero to more than 160,000 miles on the odometer.
That's a strong real‑world data point as debates about battery longevity continue.
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