Does mileage matter on an electric vehicle?

Don’t expect a 100 percent battery life report on a used electric car, but don’t be dismayed if the vehicle only offers three-quarters of its original range. Most drivers don’t add more than 40 to 50 miles to an odometer a day anyway. If nothing else, it’s a bargaining point if the battery is not new.

How important is mileage on a used electric car?

Answered by Andrew Brady. It’s more to do with how many times it’s been recharged than the age. You’d be better looking for an older, low-mileage example. And yes, battery rental can be expensive, particularly if you don’t cover many miles to offset the cost.

What is high mileage for an electric vehicle?

Battery technology is improving quickly, and there are several electric cars on the US market that can travel well over 200 miles between charges — plenty for most short or medium-length trips. The best of the best can go more than 300.

How long do electric cars last mileage?

Consumer Reports estimates the average EV battery pack’s lifespan to be at around 200,000 miles, which is nearly 17 years of use if driven 12,000 miles per year.

What is the life span of an electric car?

So far, the typical EV battery has been proven to last about 200,000 miles, nearly 20 years. Tesla is rumored to be developing an EV battery that will last 1,000,000 miles, much longer than the average vehicle, currently 11.9 years.

Are high annual mileages bad for electric cars?

We’ve heard of some people doing high annual mileages in electric cars that have been out for quite a few years, such as the original Leaf, and not suffering any bad consequences. In fact, in our latest Reliability Survey, electric and hybrid cars came out as the most dependable, with the i3 gaining a creditable 95.2\% rating.

What should I look for when buying an electric car?

Buying an electric car can feel daunting, especially if you don’t know a great deal about the tech and what you should be looking for. Our best electric cars list is a good place to start, but there’s a lot that you need to consider, including battery range, specs measured in kWh and other things gas car shoppers don’t have to worry about.

How far can you Drive on electric vehicles?

By far the largest is range: While a plug-in hybrid can usually travel 30 or 40 miles on fully electric power and an extra 200 to 300 miles on gasoline, most electric vehicles are limited to 60 to 70 miles of total range.

How much does an electric car grant cost?

For example, in the U.S. the federal EV grant takes the form of a tax credit worth up to $7,500. Know the difference between an electric car and plug-in hybrid: A battery-powered electric vehicle (BEV) is a fully-electric car, A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) can be driven around using a rechargeable battery or a traditional gas tank.