August 16, 2026

New data shows EV batteries are lasting far longer than buyers think, yet US sales keep falling

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Modern electric vehicles retain an average of 97 percent of their original range after three years and 95 percent after five years, according to a new analysis by EV data company Recurrent. For a 2026 model with a rated range of 325 miles, that means...