Battery degradation has been one of the issues pointed out by analysts and users for many years since EVs took a step up, but now, it can last more than what's expected of it.
EV Batteries Can Last Up to 20 Years, More Than What Myths Tell Us
Geotab, a Canadian telematics company, shared an update to its previous study which brings in a rousing development in how the public views EV batteries. In its latest findings, Geotab boldly claimed that EV batteries can now reach up to 20 years or more before they would be completely unusable.
According to the researchers, this is already factoring in the degradation rate of EV batteries, a factor that is inevitable for these types of power cells, as they are still batteries.
That being said, their latest data can bring "confidence" to fleet operators who are reluctant in this modern shift to clean energy cars, especially as this electric vehicle swap has various myths.
Among these hearsay and myths behind EV batteries is that they need to be changed every few years, one that many have frowned upon as these power cells are costly and suggested that battery electric vehicles are unreliable.
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Study Revealed that EV Batteries Brought Significant Improvements
Geotab's study from 2019 shared that EV batteries' degradation rate was averaging 2.3 percent per year. However, their latest findings saw massive improvements for the later models of electric vehicles, sharing a more promising degradation at 1.8 percent per year.
Factoring in this 1.8 percent battery degradation, EV power cells can still reach more than 20 years of providing power to fully-electric cars, a feat that could outlast the vehicles themselves.
With these massive improvements, electric vehicle batteries bring more for users than what is known of it, making it an ideal replacement for ICEs, offering a cleaner solution for the world.
Batteries are Electric Vehicles' Main Source of Life
Exploring electric vehicles was one of the top priorities in the past to change the planet's continued destruction from human activity. Tesla is among those who touted that its batteries can last longer than expected, with its Li-On cells capable of reaching up to 2 million miles in its lifespan.
While many are focused on how much range can an EV give its owner or how powerful their cars could go, there are certain efforts in terms of regulations that look to boost battery life.
The European Union (EU) approved battery durability regulations last year, looking to boost sustainability in the process by requiring EV battery labels and carbon footprint statements, amidst this growing demand.
As the world is moving forward with its electric vehicle adoption, significant developments in battery technology are one of the main focuses of different companies and manufacturers. This latest study celebrates how companies were able to achieve significant developments in battery technology, with recent tests showing that EV power cells can last up to 20 years, more than the vehicle itself.
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