Electric Car Battery Life Expectancy

As more and more Sumter drivers embrace electric vehicles — better known as EVs — we’re getting questions about the EV lifestyle. At the top of the list are questions about electric car battery life — how long is the electric car battery life when it’s fully charged, and what’s the overall electric car battery life expectancy? We love helping Darlington drivers get the information they need when they want to invest in an all-electric Nissan LEAF or Ariya, so take a look at what we have to say about electric car battery life expectancy at Nissan of Florence.

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Why Does Electric Car Battery Life Expectancy Matter?

Early in the days of hybrid and electric cars, electric car battery life expectancy was low, and replacements were expensive. This stopped a lot of people from making the switch to electric. These days, the average electric car battery life expectancy is around 20 years. Electric car batteries are often the most expensive components of the vehicles they power, and they can cost between $5,000 and $15,000 to replace. Every all-electric Nissan battery is protected by an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty that will cover the battery replacement cost should it not last as long as it should.

Maximizing an Electric Car’s Battery Life

Even with warranty coverage, we know you’re going to want to protect your battery to avoid any downtime. You can follow these tips to enhance your EV battery’s life:

• Keep your battery charge between 20–80 percent capacity battery life.
• Try not to charge your car’s battery every day.
• Avoid extreme heat whenever possible. While cold can drain a battery’s current charge, extreme heat can reduce a battery’s total capacity.
• Use Level 2 charging whenever possible. Although Level 3/DC Fast Charging Stations are convenient, overusing them can degrade your battery over time.
• Stick to the speed limits and avoid sudden increases in speed and power usage.

Learn All About EV Ownership with Nissan of Florence!

Before you make the leap to electric, turn to Nissan of Florence for answers to all of your EV questions. Our Nissan EV center has the in-depth, up-to-date information you want before you buy an electric car. Read the information there if you need more food for thought before purchasing an EV.