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Rob Stumpf

High-Mileage EVs May Hold Up Better Than Gas Cars: Study

  • A new study shows that high-mileage EVs likely aren't as scary as you think.
  • EVs exhibited fewer overall defects as mileage accumulated than combustion-powered cars.
  • They also showed a 55% lower road exit rate at 15 years old.

High-mileage cars have scared off potential buyers since the early days of car buying. After all, wear and tear does break down components over time, which means that some buyers will see a high number on the odometer and treat it as evidence that the vehicle is moments away from heading to the scrap yard.

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