Fact-check: “EV batteries last longer than predicted: Study suggests vehicles can retain about 90% of original battery capacity after 150,000 km.”
Verdict: Mostly True (70% confidence)
Source-independence note: several cited articles derive from the same underlying primary record and count as one evidentiary family, not independent corroboration. The September 2026 AVILOO study — the largest of its kind, covering 500,000+ independent battery tests across 20 EV models — found a median battery state of health of 90.6% at 150,000 km, directly supporting the 'about 90%' figure. The claim is slightly overstated as a universal: several models (Nissan Leaf ZE1 at 86.3%, MINI Cooper…
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