Battery-powered electric vehicles can match petrol and diesel cars for longevity

LSE and University of Birmingham: BEVs can travel up to 124,000 miles during their lifespan, surpassing traditional petrol cars in mileage

Mark Moran
29 January 2025
BEVs can travel up to 124,000 miles during their lifespan, surpassing traditional petrol cars in mileage (CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash)

 

Battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) now match the lifespans of traditional cars and vans with petrol and diesel engines, marking a pivotal moment in the push towards sustainable transportation, a new study has reveale.

Findings in The closing longevity gap between battery electric vehicles and internal combustion vehicles in Great Britain demonstrate that, on average, BEVs now have a lifespan of 18.4 years, similar to that of a petrol engine and surpassing the lifespan of a diesel...

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