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Largest Independent Study Shows Most EV Batteries Lose Only Modest Capacity and Reveals Model Rankings

AVILOO’s global SoH dataset could reshape used‑EV prices, insurance and warranty offers by exposing clear model differences and large variation between individual cars.

Overview

  • AVILOO published a global analysis built from more than 500,000 OBD-based State of Health tests collected from 2022–2026 that ranks 20 popular EV models by remaining usable battery capacity.
  • The study finds median battery degradation is modest with no model showing a median drop greater than about 10 percent in the first 50,000 km, countering widespread fears of rapid early decay.
  • Model-level results show the Hyundai Ioniq 5 leading at roughly 97.1 percent SoH near 50,000 km and the Mercedes‑Benz CLA topping the ~150,000 km group at about 94 percent SoH.
  • Certain high-mileage results put some Tesla models below several competitors, with the Model Y and Model 3 recording lower median usable capacity around the 150,000 km mark in this dataset.
  • The dataset also shows large within-model spreads—up to about 13.5 percentage points—so AVILOO is promoting three-minute OBD tests, selling warranty products tied to results, and planning twice-yearly data updates to inform buyers, fleets and insurers.