SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 19, 2026TechRadar

A massive new EV study just dispelled the biggest myth about electric car batteries

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The UK's largest electric vehicle battery study analyzed over 8,000 vehicles and found that EV batteries degrade much slower than commonly believed, with older vehicles retaining 85% capacity after eight to nine years. High-mileage EVs with over 100,000 miles still maintained 88-95% of their original battery health, rarely approaching manufacturer warranty thresholds.

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