How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

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You might be considering going electric in an effort to cut fuel costs altogether on your Wichita commute. For most electric vehicles, a single charge can garner anywhere from 200 to 300 miles of electric range. But, how long do electric car batteries last? The average electric car battery life expectancy is usually anywhere from 10-20 years. What’s even better is that most electric vehicles come with a long-lasting warranty protection plan for their batteries. Learn more about electric car battery life expectancy and other helpful tips with the service team at Don Hattan Dealerships. 

 

 

How to Get More Life Out of Your Electric Battery

Most warranty coverage plans for electric car batteries cover about eight years or 100,000 miles. However, some electric battery warranties cover as much as 10 years or 100,000 miles. Even though electric vehicle batteries are covered by an impressive warranty, there are still plenty of things that you can do to make sure that your electric car battery lasts as long as possible and that you don’t have to bring it in for constant service. Here are some things that you can do to get the most out of your electric battery on the Andover roads: 

  1. Try not to charge your battery every single night. You usually want to keep your battery levels between 20%-80%. 
  2. Keep your vehicle out of the heat whenever you can. Cold temperatures can drain your electric vehicle battery’s life, but extreme heat can significantly reduce the capacity of your battery. 
  3. Charge your battery at a slower rate when it’s possible for you to do so. While DC Fast Charging Stations are convenient, using them too much can degrade your battery’s capacity over time. 
  4. Using large amounts of power can also degrade your battery over time. To avoid this, try to drive in a mild-mannered way whenever you can. 

For more service tips and advice, reach out to the team here at Don Hattan Dealerships, or visit our website. 

Why Worry About Electric Car Battery Life Expectancy?

Since they don’t have a gasoline-powered combustion engine, electric vehicles require less maintenance overall than hybrid vehicles and gasoline-powered vehicles. However, an electric vehicle’s battery is usually the most expensive part of the vehicle, and replacing it can cost anywhere between $5,000 and $15,000. Maize drivers should keep in mind that even though EV batteries are expensive, the price has gone down over the last decade, and that will more than likely continue to be the case as electric vehicles become more popular.

It’s also worth noting that most manufacturers protect their electric vehicles with 8-10 years and 100,000 miles of warranty coverage. This means that if your battery expires during that warranty period, you can get a new electric battery at a lower cost. 8 years or 100,000 miles is also the minimum amount of coverage at which an electric vehicle battery warranty can be offered in the US. Learn more about electric vehicle warranty coverage options by reaching out to our finance team here at Don Hattan Dealerships. 

Learn More About Electric Car Batteries in Wichita

Visit our dealership to see how you can get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle that you’ll love to drive around Park City and that will last you many miles. Contact us to learn how long it takes to charge an electric battery and anything else you need to know. 

 

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