A study by Recurrent of about 15,000 vehicles from model years 2011 to 2023 showed that plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) battery replacements due to failure have been rare, at 1.5%, outside of recalls.
April 22, 2024
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A study by Recurrent of about 15,000 vehicles from model years 2011 to 2023 showed that plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) battery replacements due to failure have been rare, at 1.5%, outside of recalls. For PEVs from model years 2016 to 2023 battery replacement rates due to failure were well under 1% and most of those would have been covered by the manufacturer's warranty. EV batteries have continued to improve with technologies such as active liquid cooling and other strategies that optimize thermal battery management, as well as new and improved chemistries. With greater numbers of PEVs and more years of data, a clearer picture should emerge on the longevity of these newer battery packs which will be critical for long-term owners and the used PEV market.
Note: Does not include EV battery recall replacements. Plug-in vehicles include all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
Source: Recurrent, New Study: How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?, Liz Najman, March 27, 2023.