How many years can the battery of Volkswagen Tayron last?
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Generally, it can last for three years. The following is a relevant introduction of Tayron: Design: Tayron adopts the new "Sharp Fashion" design concept, which embodies the three key words "power, premium, and pioneering", comprehensively indicating the future design direction of Volkswagen SUVs. Interior: The wrap-around cockpit design of Tayron complements its rugged exterior, and together with multiple geometric cutting and folding line designs, it further highlights the sense of power; the Floating design of the center console is simple and generous, with a clear functional layout and more refined details. Space structure: As a mid-size SUV, Tayron has a length of 4595mm, a width of 1860mm, a height of 1660mm, and a wheelbase of 2731mm. Benefiting from the highly flexible scalability of the MQB platform, Tayron's space design follows the new "Golden Structure Principle", no longer blindly lengthening the body but pursuing the maximization of internal usable space.
I've been driving the Tayron for three and a half years, and the original battery is still holding up, but I can clearly feel that the startup isn't as smooth as before. The lifespan of a car battery is really unpredictable—my neighbor with the same model had to replace theirs after just two years. The key factors affecting battery life are driving habits: frequent short commutes are the most damaging to the battery, as the engine barely has time to recharge before reaching the destination, leading to long-term undercharging which significantly shortens battery life; cars with dashcams running 24/7 surveillance are prone to battery drain in winter; and bad habits like forgetting to turn off the AC when exiting the car also wear out the battery. It's recommended to test the battery's health with a diagnostic tool at a repair shop before each winter—if the remaining life is shown to be below 35%, it's time to prepare for a replacement.
