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It’s a common misconception — and, in many cases among those who want to see EVs fail, an intentional falsehood — that EV battery packs require expensive replacements every few years, can’t be recycled, and simply don’t last long.
As we’ve noted many times on this channel, most EV battery packs outlive the vehicles they’re installed in. Now, a new study from the UK confirms that battery health is far better than even some industry insiders have suggested.
Today, Kate breaks down the latest findings from Generational, explains what they mean, and explores what could change as both customers and dealerships come to realize that EVs have a lot more to give — for a lot longer than their warranties might suggest.
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*⏱️ Chapter Breakdown:*
7:48 PM00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – EV batteries have long outlasted what naysayers would have us believe
02:11 – Where to find the study
02:21 – Who is Generational?
03:40 – About the study
04:11 – A primer on state of health and how it’s calculated
05:12 – The highlights (if you don’t want to watch the whole video)
08:01 – A note on OBD
08:36 – How age impacts best vs. worst batteries
10:45 – Higher-mileage newer cars vs. lower-mileage older ones
11:52 – Are OEM warranties enough?
13:08 – Report recommendations
15:52 – Service history — and the cost of not having it
16:49 – Should manufacturers share performance data?
18:23 – What could realistically change
20:15 – Thanks and goodbye
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Links: 🔗
Generational’s Battery Performance Index Report: https://www.generational.ac/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Generational-2025-Battery-Performance-Index-Industry-Benchmark-Report.pdf
Finding a Doctor
HealthCare.gov — find coverage and doctors by zip code: https://www.healthcare.gov
HRSA Health Center Finder — federally funded clinics on a sliding-scale fee: https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
NeedyMeds — low-cost clinics and prescription assistance: https://www.needymeds.org
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics — find a free clinic near you: https://www.nafcclinics.org
International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers (IAMAT) — English-speaking doctors worldwide: https://www.iamat.org
Doctoralia — doctor search across Europe and Latin America: https://www.doctoralia.com
Canada Health: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html
Australian Government health portal: https://www.health.gov.au
European Health Insurance Card (for EU travel): https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=559
Prescription Help
RxAssist — patient assistance programs for free or low-cost medications: https://www.rxassist.org
Partnership for Prescription Assistance: https://www.pparx.org
Health Action International — advocates for affordable medicines globally: https://haiweb.org
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