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Old 08-13-2022, 11:44 AM   #119 (permalink)
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Good analysis of the situation.

Batteries are warrantied for 10 years and 150,000 miles (in CA). That means manufacturers are designing to exceed that criteria.

The average lifespan of a car is somewhere near 12 years. If an EV battery lasts 15, then it's lasted longer than a typical car.

I wouldn't be surprised if modern batteries start to extend that average somewhat.
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