Battery Knowledge Hub

Independent guides on EV battery health, degradation, State of Health, and what to check before buying used.

Explanation

What is State of Health (SoH)? Everything about your EV battery's condition

SoH measures how much usable capacity your EV battery retains compared to when it was new. Here's what the number actually tells you, how it's measured, and what counts as good.

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How EV batteries degrade over time

Age, mileage, and charge behaviour all play a role. Here's what the data actually shows about how — and why — EV batteries age.

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What do battery degradation percentages mean in daily use?

A 93% SoH sounds abstract. This guide translates it into real range and charging impact you'll actually notice.

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Buying guides

What to check before buying a used EV

Ten things every buyer should verify, from SoH to warranty coverage, split into battery essentials and everything else.

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Buying guides

How to read a Battery Truth report

A section-by-section walkthrough of what every part of your report means and what to actually do with it.

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Buying guides

Fast charging vs home charging: does it matter for battery health?

The evidence is more nuanced than most guides suggest — frequency and habits matter more than fast-versus-slow alone.

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Model guides

Tesla Model 3: battery degradation guide

LFP vs NMC, which model year to buy, and what SoH to expect at different mileages.

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Model guides

Nissan Leaf: what buyers need to know about battery health

Air-cooled battery, capacity bars, and why mileage alone isn't enough.

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Model guides

Fiat 500e: battery health and buying guide

A compact urban EV with a good warranty record. What the numbers look like in practice.

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Regulation

EU Battery Passport 2027: what it means for used EV buyers

New EU rules will require a digital record of every EV battery's history. Here's what's changing and why it matters now.

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Explanation

Battery degradation by brand: how different EV makers compare

Real published data on how battery chemistry, cooling design, and usage patterns translate into measurable degradation differences across major EV brands.

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Buying guides

Selling your used EV: what your battery report can prove

Buyers are increasingly asking about battery health before they'll commit. Here's how an independent report helps you sell faster, and for a fairer price.

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Driving tips

Range anxiety: is it still a real concern in 2026?

The fear of running out of charge shaped EV's early reputation. Here's what the real data says about how justified that fear still is.

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Driving tips

How temperature and speed affect your EV's real-world range

Real fleet data from millions of trips shows exactly how much cold, heat, and driving speed change how far your EV actually goes.

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Driving tips

Winter EV driving: cold weather range tips

Cold doesn't damage your battery, but it does temporarily cut your range. Here's why, and six practical ways to claw range back.

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Driving tips

Summer EV driving: staying cool without losing range

Air conditioning, hot-weather charging, and a real dataset on whether drivers actually charge more in the heat.

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Driving tips

Charging an EV for the first time: a beginner's guide

The jargon, the apps, and the etiquette — everything a first-time EV driver needs to know before their first public charge.

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Ready to check a specific EV?

Start with the vehicle you are considering.

When you are ready to move beyond general research, use the battery information available for a specific EV to understand its estimated range, battery context, and everyday suitability.