Myth number 05 - A lot of EV batteries will go to landfill

Answer...

The lithium-ion technology in our mobile phones is not dissimilar to those in an electric vehicle. The major difference is that EVs have effective power management systems that guard the long-term health of their batteries.

Most manufacturers are offering battery warranties of seven or eight years, or around 100,000 miles, but there’s a reasonable expectation that they will actually last longer than that and indeed outlive the car itself.

Even if a battery was no longer deemed fit for use in the car, it won’t end up in a landfill site as it can either be recycled or given a second life as an energy storage unit for homes or businesses.

Published On: 10/04/2025 12:00:00