What is the average lifespan of an electric car?
The lifespan of an electric car is now comparable to, or even longer than, that of a combustion-powered vehicle. It relies primarily on the battery and the electric motor, both of which are very durable. The exact duration naturally depends on how it is used.
Battery life
Renault electric cars are equipped with lithium-ion batteries. These batteries have a lifespan of at least 10 years, with the exact duration depending on usage. This has already been demonstrated by the first-generation ZOE, which are still on the road 13 years later. In addition, the battery in Renault 5 E-Tech electric will retain more than 70% of its state of health after 8 years or 100,000 miles.¹ In addition, when our batteries are defective or damaged, they are serviced through our network of specialised repair workshops located as close as possible to our customers. More than 95% of the batteries diagnosed at our repair centres are repaired, helping to maximise their service life.
A highly reliable electric motor
The electric motor is very reliable, with its simple design and minimal wear and tear. It can run for hundreds of thousands of miles with little maintenance.
Estimated overall service life
With the durability of the battery and electric motor, an electric car can reasonably be expected to have a lifespan comparable to, or even longer than, that of a combustion-powered vehicle, depending on usage.
¹ Renault Traction Battery Warranty. 8 years or 100,00 miles, whichever comes first.
The lifespan of an electric car is now comparable to, or even longer than, that of a combustion-powered vehicle. It relies primarily on the battery and the electric motor, both of which are very durable. The exact duration naturally depends on how it is used.
Battery life
Renault electric cars are equipped with lithium-ion batteries. These batteries have a lifespan of at least 10 years, with the exact duration depending on usage. This has already been demonstrated by the first-generation ZOE, which are still on the road 13 years later. In addition, the battery in Renault 5 E-Tech electric will retain more than 70% of its state of health after 8 years or 100,000 miles.¹ In addition, when our batteries are defective or damaged, they are serviced through our network of specialised repair workshops located as close as possible to our customers. More than 95% of the batteries diagnosed at our repair centres are repaired, helping to maximise their service life.
A highly reliable electric motor
The electric motor is very reliable, with its simple design and minimal wear and tear. It can run for hundreds of thousands of miles with little maintenance.
Estimated overall service life
With the durability of the battery and electric motor, an electric car can reasonably be expected to have a lifespan comparable to, or even longer than, that of a combustion-powered vehicle, depending on usage.
¹ Renault Traction Battery Warranty. 8 years or 100,00 miles, whichever comes first.
