"Swedish car broker Kvdbil initiated a test of more than 1,300 used BEVs and plug-in hybrids to determine which models retain the best battery capacity over time. Based on the study's results, the Kia EV6, Kia e-Niro, and the Tesla Model Y were deemed the best. Kvdbil's test results are bullish for electric vehicles as a whole. The study showed that eight out of ten used electric cars still had at least 90% of their original battery capacity."
"In a comment to the media, test manager Martin Reinholdsson stated, "They are actually better than we thought. We were a bit surprised that there were so many that were this good." Kvdbil noted that the test's standout results could be attributed to advanced battery management systems and careful engineering. At the same time, the study also found that factors like charging routines, driving style, and the age of a vehicle can influence capacity retention."
Kvdbil tested more than 1,300 used battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in Sweden to assess battery capacity retention. The Kia EV6 and Kia e-Niro ranked first and second, followed by the Tesla Model Y. Eight out of ten used electric cars retained at least 90% of original battery capacity. Sample sizes favored Tesla because the Model Y is a best-seller in Sweden. Advanced battery management systems and careful engineering were linked to strong results. Charging routines, driving style, and vehicle age were identified as factors influencing capacity retention. Other top-ten models included entries from Opel, Mazda, Audi, Fiat, Volvo, Citroën, and Volkswagen.
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