by Volkswagen Electric Vehicle Proves Its Longevity
Many drivers considering switching to electric vehicles worry about battery longevity. However, a new study conducted with the Volkswagen ID.3 has shown that these concerns may be unfounded. After four years of operation and 107,000 miles, the car lost only 9% of its battery capacity and 8 miles of range.
The testing was carried out by the German organization ADAC. At the beginning of the experiment, the 77 kWh battery provided 272 miles of real-world range. After four years, this figure decreased only to 264 miles, which is a very insignificant loss.
Real Results of a Long-Term Test
Interestingly, the testers did not follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for battery care. They regularly charged it to 100% and often left the car with a fully charged battery. Despite this, the degradation figures turned out to be minimal.
“The result demonstrates the impressive quality of our ID. models even after many kilometers of mileage,” stated Martin Sander, a member of the Volkswagen Board of Management.
Separately, it is worth noting the impact of software updates. After one of them, the car’s efficiency increased from 3.11 to 3.4 miles per kWh. The charging speed also improved – from 125 kW to 160 kW.
These results indicate that modern Volkswagen electric vehicles can be a reliable choice even on the secondary market. The minimal loss of battery capacity after such intensive use refutes common fears about the rapid wear and tear of batteries in electric vehicles. Particularly impressive is the fact that software updates not only compensate for natural degradation but also improve the car’s key characteristics over time.
