EV battery health: what to check on a used electric car

Batteries lose capacity gradually, not suddenly, and most settle after an early dip. Ask for a state-of-health reading rather than judging by age, and check whether any manufacturer battery warranty is still running — they are typically longer than the vehicle warranty.

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