The Truth About Tesla Battery Degradation and Other EVs

How bad is battery degradation for used EVs? I examine how lithium ion batteries work, why they lose capacity, and what battery lifetime is like for a Tesla Model S, Nissan Leaf, and Chevy Bolt. Will electric vehicle batteries only last a few years or a lifetime? Take my Charging Survey and be entered to win one of two $50 gift cards: Some Other Tesla Content ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cybertruck Changes Car Guy's Life: The Overlooked Cybertruck Feature Hidden in Plain Sight: Use my referral link to receive 1,000 free Supercharging miles with the purchase and delivery of a new Tesla car. Earn a $100 award after system activation by purchasing or subscribing to solar panels: Video Sections ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0:00 Introduction 2:12 How a Lithium Ion Battery Works 7:24 Cutting a Battery in Half 8:23 Why do Lithium Ion Batteries Lose Capacity 14:15 What Makes Degradation Worse 17:51 Real-world EV Battery Data 23:14 Conclusions Sources ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [1] [2] [3] [4] Accessed: April 2020 [5] Survey of April 2020 [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] warranty/m/ [14] [15] [16] Keil, P., Schuster, S., Wilhelm, J., Travi, J., Hauser, A., Karl, R., Jossen, A. Calendar Aging of Lithium-Ion Batteries. Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 163(9), 2016, A1872-A1880. [17] [18] Woody, M., Arbabzadeh, M., Lewis, G., Keoleian, G., Stefanopoulou, A. Strategies to Limit Degradation and Maximize Li-Ion Battery Service Lifetime – Critical Review and Guidance for Stakeholders. Journal of Energy Storage, 28, 2020. [19] [20] [21] Wu, S., Xiong, R., Li, H., Nian, V., Ma, S. The State of the Art on Preheating Lithium-Ion Batteries in Cold Weather. Journal of Energy Storage, 27, 2020, 101059. [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31] [32] [33] [34] [35] [36] [37] [38] My Gear* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Main Camera: Action Cam: Drone: My Favorite Lens: Gimbal: Camera Mic: Lav. Mic: *These are Amazon affiliate links. When you use them, you help support the channel, while paying the same prices you normally would. Thanks! #Tesla #Batteries #NissanLeaf