One of the major questions for new potential EV buyers is, “How long does the battery last?” And it’s a natural concern. After all the battery is the most expensive single part on an EV.
Due to the fact that mass produced EVs are still a relatively new phenomenon, research on the long term life of a battery is not fully clear. However, research is beginning to come in – and the results so far have been surprisingly positive.
In this article from GreenCarReports, Nissan executives have discussed their efforts to repurpose old Leaf batteries. They commented that the batteries are outlasting the vehicles themselves! Read on:
https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1123670_nissan-leaf-batteries-are-lasting-a-very-long-time