Study Finds Electric Cars Now Last as Long as Gas Vehicles

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Electric cars match gas vehicles with an 18.4-year lifespan, proven by studying 300 million UK vehicle inspection records from 2005-2022.

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Tesla cars lead the pack with a 20.3-year lifespan and 204,000-mile range, surpassing average electric vehicle distance by 80,000 miles.

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Modern electric vehicles show 12% fewer problems each production year, while gas cars improved 6.7% and diesel cars 1.9%.

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Audi's gas cars run for 20.9 years covering 143,000 miles, as Skoda's diesel vehicles reach 181,000 miles in 17.7 years.

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Battery concerns fade as Nissan reports nearly all batteries made in past 12 years remain operational, with Tesla batteries outlasting vehicles.

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Early electric cars struggled with reliability, but technological advances pushed newer models to match traditional vehicles' performance.

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Electric vehicles average 200,000 kilometers lifetime mileage, beating gasoline cars' 188,000-kilometer average.

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Replacement battery markets will grow naturally as electric vehicles age, making repairs and maintenance widely accessible.

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Real-world inspection data proves electric vehicles offset their production emissions through long-term clean operation.

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