Should We Be Worried About EV Battery Life in the Long Run?

[Avnish001]

I’ve been driving my EV for over a year now, and while I absolutely love the experience—quiet ride, zero fuel costs, and low maintenance—something that’s been on my mind lately is battery degradation. Manufacturers promise 7–8 years of battery life, but real-world usage, climate, and charging habits can really affect it. I’m already noticing a slight dip in range after 15,000 km.

• How are your EV batteries holding up over time?
• Are you doing anything specific to slow down degradation—like charging to only 80%, avoiding fast charging often, etc.?
• Has anyone here had to replace a battery yet?

 

[jonescg]

Most battery degradation will be evident in the first few years, and it tapers off after that. The main enemy of battery health is the unholy trifecta of heat, high states of charge and time.

 

[Diggs]

Actually, real-world use show that EV batteries are having a longer life than predicted. The daily habits of short hops and partial charges are adding considerable battery life compared to expected results from lab tests.