Electric Car Battery Life Expectancy
If you’ve been following the latest EVs, you probably know that models like the Nissan ARIYA and LEAF have an electric range of hundreds of miles. The batteries inside modern electric vehicles can be recharged quickly, either at public charging stations or at-home charging stations. So, how long can you expect an electric car battery to last? Currently, the electric car battery life expectancy is about 10 to 20 years. This is good news, along with the fact that Nissan provides an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty.
What’s the Importance of Electric Car Battery Life Expectancy?
Compared to gas cars, EVs are more environmentally friendly. But, many car shoppers still have some reservations about switching from gas to electric. A lot of those reservations come from the fear of expensive battery repairs and replacements. Car batteries are typically the most expensive parts of EVs, and can cost around $5,000 to $15,000 to replace, depending on the model. It’s also worth mentioning that the price for an EV car battery has decreased quite a bit over the last 10 years or so, and it doesn’t appear to be changing any time soon.
Most manufacturers protect the batteries in their EVs with 8 to 10 years of warranty coverage. Again, Nissan offers an EV battery warranty of 8 years or 100,000-mile — whichever comes first. If your Nissan EV’s battery expires during the warranty, you can get it replaced for a reduced cost.
How to Get the Most Out of Your EV’s Battery Life
Even if your EV battery is protected under warranty, you likely want to put off visiting a service center for a battery replacement. Fortunately, there are a lot of good ways to extend the life of your EV battery. Your driving habits can impact how long your car battery lasts. Keep the following tips in mind to maximize battery life:
Tips to Maximize Battery Life
1. Avoid charging your EV nightly. Try to keep the battery life at around 20% to 80%.
2. Avoid driving in hot weather. Heat can reduce the total capacity of your battery.
3. Use DC Fast Charging stations sparingly, if possible. Charging your EV more slowly can help your car battery last longer.
4. Using a lot of power over a short period of time can degrade the battery. Try to keep your daily trips consistent in terms of time and distance traveled.
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