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Electric Car Battery Life Expectancy

2022 Kia EV6 in the Mountains

If you’re in the market for a new electric vehicle like the Kia EV6 in Apex, you should know that electric cars can offer hundreds of miles of range in just one charge. But, how long does an electric car battery last? While no battery can last forever on Durham’s roads, you might ask yourself, “How long does an electric car battery last before replacement?” It can last between 10 and 20 years! Compare our hybrid vs. plug-in options at Hendrick Kia of Cary in Cary, then read on to learn more about how long an electric car battery lasts!
 

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How Long Does a Battery Last in an Electric Car?

EVs are significantly better for the environment in Apex and worldwide compared to traditional gas-fueled vehicles. Our team understands some people are still uncertain about EVs, especially their car battery life expectancy. So, how long does an electric car battery last before replacement? Like we said, EV car batteries should last between 10 and 20 years, but, it’s more important to know how much it can cost. Electric car batteries are often the most expensive components of the vehicles that they power, and they can cost between $5,000 and $15,000 to replace. Keep in mind the electric car battery price has decreased significantly in the last decade.

Maximize an Electric Car’s Battery Life

One of the best ways to maximize your electric car battery’s life is to prepare your home for an EV. Even with a Kia warranty, you will probably want to avoid getting serviced for a time consuming battery replacement. When you ask yourself, “How long does an electric car battery last?” It’s important to recognize how much care you should take to keep up with your EV:

  1. Don’t charge your vehicle every night; keep your vehicle between 20%–80% battery life.
  2. Avoid heat when you can; extreme heat can reduce a battery’s life expectancy.
  3. Charge your vehicle slowly when you can; even if Raleigh has fast charging stations, overusing them can deteriorate the battery.
  4. Drive in mild and even conditions when you can!

Purchase an EV at Hendrick Kia of Cary

Contact us at Hendrick Kia of Cary for your next EV! We’ll help you make a seamless transition into electric driving, providing information on battery life, charging options, and more so you’re able to make a confident switch. Visit us in Cary when you’re ready to get started!

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*Offer valid on new 2026 Kia Niro EV models. 0% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 72 months. $13.89 per month per $1,000 financed at 72 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 9/30/2026. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. **Lease offer valid on 2026 Kia K4 Models. $3,499 due at Signing. Offer valid on a 36 month term at 10,000 miles per year. Lease offer is only available to well-qualified lessees. No security deposit required. Actual payments may vary. Subject to credit approval by Kia Finance. Lessee is responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $0.20 per mile over 10,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a termination fee of up to $400. Subject to dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery by 9/30/2026. See dealer for details. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between September 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 120 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 2, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer valid on new 2026 Kia EV9 models. 1.99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 84 months. $12.72 per month per $1,000 financed at 84 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. New vehicles only. This incentive is a limited-time offer on eligible Kia vehicles. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 9/30/2026. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual monthly payment. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. Limited inventory available. **Offer valid on 2026 Niro EV and 2026 EV9. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Offer valid on Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 9/30/2026. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual monthly payment. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. Limited inventory available. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between September 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 120 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 2, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer valid on new 2027 Kia Telluride models. 3.99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 48 months. $22.57 per month per $1,000 financed at 48 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 9/30/2026. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. **Lease offer valid on 2027 Telluride Models. $3,999 due at Signing. Offer valid on a 24 month term at 10,000 miles per year. Lease offer is only available to well-qualified lessees. No security deposit required. Actual payments may vary. Subject to credit approval by Kia Finance. Lessee is responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $0.20 per mile over 10,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a termination fee of up to $400. Subject to dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery by 9/30/2026. See dealer for details.***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between September 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 120 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 2, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer valid on new 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid models. 3.99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 48 months. $22.57 per month per $1,000 financed at 48 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 9/30/2026. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. **Lease offer valid on 2027 Telluride Hybrid Models. $3,999 due at Signing. Offer valid on a 24 month term at 10,000 miles per year. Lease offer is only available to well-qualified lessees. No security deposit required. Actual payments may vary. Subject to credit approval by Kia Finance. Lessee is responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $0.20 per mile over 10,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a termination fee of up to $400. Subject to dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery by 9/30/2026. See dealer for details.***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between September 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 120 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 2, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between September 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 120 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 2, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

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*Offer valid on new 2026 Kia K4 models. 2.90% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 48 months. $22.09 per month per $1,000 financed at 48 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 9/30/2026. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. **Lease offer valid on 2026 Kia K4 Models. $3,499 due at Signing. Offer valid on a 36 month term at 10,000 miles per year. Lease offer is only available to well-qualified lessees. No security deposit required. Actual payments may vary. Subject to credit approval by Kia Finance. Lessee is responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $0.20 per mile over 10,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a termination fee of up to $400. Subject to dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery by 9/30/2026. See dealer for details. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between September 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 120 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 2, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer valid on new 2027 Kia Seltos models. 3.99% APR up to 48 months. 3.99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 48 months. $22.57 per month per $1,000 financed at 48 months. 4.49% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 60 months. $18.64 per month per $1,000 financed at 60 months. 5.49% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 66 months. $17.59 per month per $1,000 financed at 66 months. 5.99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 72 months. $16.57 per month per $1,000 financed at 72 months. 7.00% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 84 months. $15.09 per month per $1,000 financed at 84 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. New vehicles only. This incentive is a limited-time offer on eligible Kia vehicles. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 09/30/2026. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect actual monthly payment. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. Finance contract must be signed and dated no later than 09/30/2026. Limited inventory available. **Lease offer valid on 2027 Kia Seltos Models. $3,799 due at Signing. Offer valid on a 36 month term at 10,000 miles per year. Lease offer is only available to well-qualified lessees. No security deposit required. Actual payments may vary. Subject to credit approval by Kia Finance. Lessee is responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $0.20 per mile over 10,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a termination fee of up to $400. Subject to dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery by 9/30/2026. See dealer for details. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between September 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 120 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 2, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer valid on new 2026 Kia Niro EV models. 0% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 72 months. $13.89 per month per $1,000 financed at 72 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 9/30/2026. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. **Lease offer valid on 2026 Niro EV Models. $3,999 due at Signing. Offer valid on a 24 month term at 10,000 miles per year. Lease offer is only available to well-qualified lessees. No security deposit required. Actual payments may vary. Subject to credit approval by Kia Finance. Lessee is responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $0.20 per mile over 10,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a termination fee of up to $400. Subject to dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery by 9/30/2026. See dealer for details..***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between September 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 120 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 2, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer valid on new 2027 Kia EV3 models. 0.90% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 48 months. $21.22 per month per $1,000 financed at 48 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 9/30/2026. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. **Lease offer valid on 2027 Kia EV3 models. $3,999 due at Signing. Offer valid on a 24 month term at 10,000 miles per year. Lease offer is only available to well-qualified lessees. No security deposit required. Actual payments may vary. Subject to credit approval by Kia Finance. Lessee is responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $0.20 per mile over 10,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a termination fee of up to $400. Subject to dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery by 9/30/2026. See dealer for details.***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between September 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 120 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 2, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

*Offer valid on new 2026 Kia EV6 models. 0% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) up to 60 months. $16.67 per month per $1,000 financed at 60 months. APR financing subject to credit approval by Kia Finance America (KFA), through KFA, for well-qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. Subject to vehicle availability and dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery from a participating dealer and from retail stock by 9/30/2026. See your participating Kia dealer for more details. **Lease offer valid on 2026 EV6 Models. $3,999 due at Signing. Offer valid on a 24 month term at 10,000 miles per year. Lease offer is only available to well-qualified lessees. No security deposit required. Actual payments may vary. Subject to credit approval by Kia Finance. Lessee is responsible for insurance, maintenance, repairs, $0.20 per mile over 10,000 miles/year, excess wear, and a termination fee of up to $400. Subject to dealer participation. Offers may not be combined except where specified. Must take delivery by 9/30/2026. See dealer for details. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between September 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 120 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 2, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

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