How Long is the Lifespan of an Electric Vehicle?

[DelilahMarie]

The lifespan of an electric vehicle primarily depends on its battery. Generally, the battery life ranges from three to five years, after which replacement is necessary. Below is relevant information: 1. Introduction: A car battery, also known as a storage battery, is primarily made of lead and its oxides, with sulfuric acid solution as the electrolyte. Its working principle involves converting chemical energy into electrical energy. 2. Classification: There are three types—standard batteries, dry-charged batteries, and maintenance-free batteries. The plates of standard batteries are composed of lead and lead oxides, with a sulfuric acid solution as the electrolyte. Dry-charged batteries are characterized by their negative plates having high electrical storage capacity, allowing them to retain charge for up to two years in a completely dry state. They only require the addition of electrolyte and can be used after 20–30 minutes. Maintenance-free batteries, due to their structural advantages, consume very little electrolyte and generally do not require distilled water replenishment during their lifespan.