Cold Weather Boosts Longevity of Tesla Batteries, Surprising Study Finds

A study conducted by Recurrent Motors Inc. revealed that electric vehicle (EV) batteries are surprisingly reliable and long-lasting, with most EVs driven close to 100,000 miles still retaining at least 90 percent of their original range. The research, based on real-world data from 15,000 EVs, showed that battery replacements outside of official recalls were rare, with only 1.5 percent of cars having their batteries replaced. The findings aim to alleviate concerns about battery longevity and encourage more people to switch to EVs, which contribute to reducing heat-trapping air pollution and carbon emissions from transportation.