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A new study reported that electric vehicle batteries degrade less than commonly assumed, with used EVs retaining roughly 90% of their original usable battery capacity even after 150,000 kilometers of driving. The findings counter widespread consumer concerns about rapid battery deterioration. The research could ease buyer hesitancy in the used EV market and bolster confidence in long-term EV ownership costs, as battery longevity has been a persistent point of skepticism among prospective electric vehicle buyers.