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A billion miles of real-world data show that modern EV batteries are holding up far better than the range-anxiety narrative ever gave them credit for.

Ford

One of the biggest reasons people hesitate to buy an electric vehicle is range anxiety.

The assumption is quite simple: batteries age with time, resulting in a shorter range, and within a few years of purchase, your shiny new EV becomes a glorified city ride.

Hyundai

How much range are EVs actually losing over time?

However, new data from Recurrent suggests otherwise. According to the firm’s analysis of over a billion miles of real-world driving data, an average electric vehicle retains 97% of its original range after three years, and 95% after five years.

To put that in perspective, a 2026 model that offers 325 miles today would still deliver around 309 miles five years from now.…