Tesla vs. The Rest: Which EVs Have The Most Range After 3 Years

"Battery degradation in electric cars is definitely realbut it's not as big a problem as many people think. Yes, any electric vehicle will lose its capacity to hold a charge over time. But no, the impact typically won't be that significant, particularly in a modern car. Still, the technology in this industry is constantly improving, and there are some brands that appear to handle range degradation better than others."

"Recurrent, a company that analyzes how EVs perform over time to help guide purchase decisions, ranked 14 brands based on how much range their vehicles tend to lose after three years on the road. Recurrent's research, which draws from real-world telematics data from actual cars, found that Cadillac, Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz fared among the best. Tesla did well too, with over 96% range retention after three years."

"Some additional context: The range benchmark for each vehicle is not its EPA-rated range, but rather the real-world range that customers experienced when the car first left the dealership. Liz Najman, Recurrent's director of market insights, told me that the sample sizes range from hundreds of vehicles to thousands, depending on the brand. With that, let's dig a little deeper into these results."

Battery capacity in electric vehicles declines over time, but modern EVs typically retain most of their driving range after several years. Recurrent analyzed telematics from actual cars and ranked 14 brands by three-year range loss, using each vehicle's real-world initial range rather than EPA ratings. Cadillac, Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz showed among the least range loss, and Tesla retained over 96% range after three years. Volkswagen, BMW and Jaguar experienced greater range loss but generally retained over 90% of original range. Sample sizes ranged from hundreds to thousands depending on brand, and built-in battery buffers can mask early loss.

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