EV batteries more reliable than predicted.::The study took real-world data from 15,000 EVs of various makes and models in the U.S.
EV batteries more reliable than predicted.::The study took real-world data from 15,000 EVs of various makes and models in the U.S.
I look forward to the day we can use our “dead” car battery as the battery backup for our home.
64kWh * 0.8 is 51kWh.
Even 40kWh would be a great battery paired to a solar system.
The used car batteries could have great second lives.
People do this already. Tons of YT videos on 48v home systems.
There’s already a company positioned to take “dead” ev batteries, referb them and put them into municipal power storage. I’d guess it’ll be the sort of situation where, if you can replace them yourself then the cells are yours to do with as you please, but if you go to a shop to have them replaced the shop will probably resell your cells.
“Dead car” batteries get recycled up to 3 times after they are not fit for EVs.