durability

Tesla Model S durability: cars with 250K and 300K miles still humming along happily
Sean Szymkowski September 5, 2017

The latest reports on Tesla Model S durability and reliability should likely be considered a win for the Silicon Valley automaker. High-mileage cars aren't unusual, but we're only now starting to see the first truly high-mileage examples of electric cars. With less maintenance required compared to cars powered by internal-combustion engines, it's interesting to see how electric cars stand up to the test of time and usage. DON'T MISS: Tesla Model S battery life: what the data show so far In Finland, one Model S is still humming along after surpassing the 400,000-kilometer (250,000-mile) mark...
2017 Chevy Bolt EV 10 to 40 percent battery-capacity loss: possible, but unlikely?
When's the last time you sat down and read large parts of an owner's manual for a car? If it's been a few years—or a few decades—you may be surprised how frustrating they are if you're actually searching for specific information. By and large, their indexes are atrocious (often using...
John Voelcker December 13, 2016
Durable 2012 Chevrolet Volt: 300,000 miles, no battery loss
One of the biggest worries about electric cars--and hybrids for that matter--is whether their expensive high-voltage battery packs will last the life of the car. If not, potential buyers worry, they may be saddled with thousands of dollars of cost in years to come. The evidence on hybrids is...
John Voelcker March 8, 2016

How Long Do Hybrid Cars Last: Which Will Make 150,000 Miles?
Which hybrid cars accumulate the most mileage over time? According to a new data analysis, there's one hybrid that stands head and shoulders above the rest--and it's not the Toyota Prius. Used-car listing aggregator iSeeCars analyzed more than 20 million used-car listings posted during April and...
John Voelcker June 12, 2014