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Originally Posted by chassis
Who wants to buy a vehicle that delivers a shrinking amount of transportation utility over time?
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I'm sure few do, but just how real is this shrinkage in real life?
This is not a factor for lessees, which is constitutes a large percentage of vehicle registrations, especially in premium segments.
For those that buy, this is not typically going to be noticeable in the first five years of ownership and possibly longer. Most automakers deliberately limit the useable portion of the battery in order to compensate for cell deterioration over time.
I have personally been driving an EV for close to three years now and have noticed absolutely no loss in range. Not a single bit. And this is a car with circa 2010 battery tech.
There are real challenges when using an EV as a daily driver, but this is not a major one.
When it comes to buying a used EV, this should absolutely be something evaluated at purchase. But, there are dozens of things one should evaluate when purchasing a used vehicle, and with thousands of moving parts in the drivetrain, you are not always going to be able to scrutinize all those when buying an ICE vehicle. It should be relatively easy, on the other hand, to see an electric vehicle's range at full state of charge. So, pick your poison.