DiscoverKilowatt: A Podcast about Electric VehiclesEV Battery Degradation: The Surprising Truth
EV Battery Degradation: The Surprising Truth

EV Battery Degradation: The Surprising Truth

Update: 2025-11-20
Share

Description

Kilowatt Podcast - Episode Summary

In this episode of Kilowatt, Bodie dives into the latest in electric vehicle and energy news. Tesla gets the green light to test robotaxis with safety drivers in Arizona. Polestar 3 owners in the U.S. can now power their homes with their vehicles thanks to a partnership with dcbel, showcasing real-world benefits of vehicle-to-home (V2H) technology. Meanwhile, GM is telling suppliers to move away from Chinese sourcing by 2027 amid rising geopolitical tensions. Bodie also discusses two key Recurrent studies showing that modern EV batteries degrade less than expected over three years and almost never need replacement. This data could ease fears for anyone considering a used EV. The episode wraps with practical advice on which EV generations to consider and why the battery concerns are largely overblown.


Support the Show

👉 www.supportkilowatt.com


Other Podcasts:


News Links:


*ART PROVIDED BY DALL-e

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comments 
00:00
00:00
x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

EV Battery Degradation: The Surprising Truth

EV Battery Degradation: The Surprising Truth