Even for people eager to own a car with no tailpipe emissions, it's reasonable to wonder whether it makes sense to buy one now. The answer may well be yes, but there are a lot of factors to consider, many of which depend on your driving habits and how important it is to you to reduce your impact on the environment.
Most electric cars haven't been on the road that long, so it's hard to say definitively how long batteries will remain usable. Lithium-ion batteries do lose range over time, but the degradation is very slow.
Electric cars have software to protect batteries from damage due to excess heat or voltage. Federal regulations guarantee electric vehicle batteries for eight years or 100,000 miles, with most manufacturers replacing a battery if it loses more than 30% capacity during the warranty period.
Batteries in electric vehicles can still work in extreme weather conditions, but their range may be temporarily reduced. Uncertainty exists regarding the long-term performance and durability of electric vehicle batteries compared to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles.
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