Electric Car Battery Life

Electric vehicles are rapidly going mainstream, and power and range estimates grow with each passing year. State College drivers can quickly charge their electric batteries at home or on the road. This means they can easily fit an electric vehicle into their normal lifestyle. 

That being said, no battery will last forever. If you’re considering a new electric vehicle like the GMC Hummer EV for your driveway, you should know that electric car battery life expectancy currently sits at around 10 to 20 years! Combined with the federal mandate of an eight-year/100,000-mile electric component warranty, you’ll be able to enjoy your time in an EV for years to come. Let the Stuckey GMC team help you navigate the world of electric vehicle maintenance with our service experts.

Why Does Electric Car Battery Life Expectancy Matter?

EVs are better for the environment, but that’s common knowledge. What you might not know is that electric vehicles are easier to maintain because they have fewer moving parts. The electric car battery is the most expensive component of the vehicle they power, however. They often cost between $5,000 and $15,000 to replace. It’s worth noting that the price for an electric car battery has gone down significantly in recent years and Johnstown EV buyers will likely pay less for an EV battery replacement in the future.

The federal government mandates that every electric car sold has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty on your electric components. As a result, you’ll get at least this level of electric car battery life guaranteed by the manufacturer. That’s a large portion of your vehicle’s projected lifespan, so Huntingdon drivers are protected on the road ahead.

Maximizing an Electric Car’s Battery Life

How you drive and care for your EV has a significant impact on your electric car battery life expectancy. We suggest following these tips:

1. Don’t charge your vehicle every night. Try to keep your vehicle somewhere between 20% and 80% battery life.
2. Stay out of extreme heat when you can. Extreme cold drains a battery’s charge while you’re driving, while extreme heat saps the charging capabilities for the long term.
3. Charge up more slowly when you can. Even though DC Fast Charging can be convenient, overusing it can degrade your battery over time.
4. Exhausting large amounts of power quickly can also sap your charging capability, so try to drive in a mild-mannered way whenever you can.

Learn All About EV Ownership with Stuckey GMC!

No matter if you’re still looking at your options or you’ve just brought a new EV home to Johnstown, the team at Stuckey GMC is looking out for you. Schedule service with us to stay on top of any EV maintenance needs!