The 2011 and 2012 Leaf batteries were the worst case imaginable and won't be representative of EV's going forward. The newest LiNMC chemistry will have cycle lives of 2,000 to 80%. More if you don't use the top or bottom 10% of the pack very often. Which for a Chevy Bolt would be over 400,000 miles. And then it will still work fine but "only" give you 200 miles on a charge.
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