EV Batteries Have Been For Their Annual Checkup - And The Signs Are GOOD!

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. ---- *⏱️ 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 ------ 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 ---- *👥 Sponsors And How To Support Us!* 🌱 Electric Vehicle Association - https://www.myeva.org ⚡ EnergySage - https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-101290941-16952262 ✊ Get Involved 🗳️ https://indivisible.org/town-hall-resources ❤️ Support the Show 📰 https://www.transportevolved.com 🔥 https://www.patreon.com/transportevolved ☕ https://ko-fi.com/transportevolved 📺 https://www.youtube.com/transportevolved 👕 https://www.redbubble.com/people/TransportEVd/ 🛍️ https://amzn.to/40xOyjm ₿ 1QRZRGCCXUKPDZ2DZ9KX9JYJXMZDYHYGFZ0MN4WH *💬 Join the Conversation* 🐘 https://mastodon.transportevolved.com/@show 💬 https://discord.gg/9WAjfQn 🌀 https://bsky.app/profile/transportevolved.bsky.social 🔁 Subscribe to our 2nd channel - https://www.youtube.com/transportevolvedtake2 *🎙️ Credits:* Host, Script: Kate Walton-Elliott Script Edit: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield Edit, Color: Vi Horton Art & Animation: Erin Carlie Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield Music: via Artlist.io © Transport Evolved LLC, 2026