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EV Batteries Exceed Expectations, Retain 90% Capacity

10/28/2025

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Eight of ten used electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids evaluated by Kvdbil, the Swedish used-car broker, retained 90% or more of their original battery capacity across 1,300 vehicles.
The Kia EV6 showed the least degradation, with Kia EV6 and Kia e-Niro leading the battery-health ranking.
Factors affecting battery health include age, climate, driving style, and charging habits.
Overall, the results indicate EV batteries perform better than previously anticipated.

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Story summary

Eight of ten used electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids evaluated by Kvdbil, the Swedish used-car broker, retained 90% or more of their original battery capacity across 1,300 vehicles.
The Kia EV6 showed the least degradation, with Kia EV6 and Kia e-Niro leading the battery-health ranking.
Factors affecting battery health include age, climate, driving style, and charging habits.
Overall, the results indicate EV batteries perform better than previously anticipated.