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- New data from battery analytics company Recurrent has been released
- It shows the average EV retains 95% of its original battery capacity
- Battery replacement rates have dropped dramatically over recent years
A new study from battery analytics company Recurrent has revealed that the average electric vehicle retains up to 95% of its original driving capacity after five years on the road.
Although early EV manufacturers were concerned that battery packs would degrade to the point where they would need replacing, the data is now showing that the cells are dramatically out-performing original predictions.
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the findings point to the fact that advances in battery chemistry, thermal management systems, and vehicle software have significantly improved battery longevity, allowing EVs to effectively travel the same sort of distances as their ICE counterparts without the need for a battery pack replacement.
Recurrent’s statistics state that roughly one in 12 electric vehicles built between 2011 and 2016 required battery replacements. For EVs produced from 2022 onward, that figure has dropped dramatically to just 0.3 percent.
While the report notes that frequent high-powered DC charging can accelerate battery degradation compared with regular charging from slower, domestic outlets, Digital Trends reveals that data from Geotab shows batteries frequently charged at high power still retain about 89.7 percent of their original capacity after several years.
As a result, EV owners are finding their batteries are retaining more capacity, even after very high mileage, than originally predicted.
The Wall Street Journal report cites a UK-based EV dealer whose five-year-old Tesla Model 3 has clocked up 247,000 miles, yet the estimated range is only a few miles less than the official WLTP figure when new.
Analysis: Used EVs require transparent battery health information(Image credit: Tesla)Despite several recent reports dispelling the myth that EV batteries degrade to a point that they are near-useless after a few years, consumer confidence remains low when it comes to the issue.
Digital Trends claims that a 2025 survey by AutoPacific found that fears over expensive battery replacements remain the leading reason many prospective buyers avoid electric vehicles in the US.
As such, it is extremely important that used electric vehicles are advertised with a clear and transparent battery health certificate that allows buyers to quickly and easily assess how maximum range might be impacted by any degradation.
A number of used car dealers are already signed up to independently certified EV battery diagnostics schemes, such as those from Generational and Dekra in the UK, but many are calling for an industry-wide standard.
A poll conducted by Startline finance back in 2025 found that nine in 10 used car dealers said the used electric car sector needs an industry-wide scheme for battery health tests.
On top of this, 78% believed that battery health is an essential consideration for most electric car buyers
- AdGuard VPN is available to download directly from the Microsoft Store
- This isn't a new version, just an easier way to install and manage the app
- The standalone installer on AdGuard's website remains available
Finding and setting up AdGuard VPN on Windows just became a little less fiddly.
The app has arrived on the Microsoft Store, letting users on Windows 10 and later find, install, and update the app in the same place they already get everything else.
Until now, Windows VPN users had to visit AdGuard's website, download a standalone installer, and run it manually. That route still works, but the Store listing trims the process down to a couple of clicks and folds AdGuard VPN into the background update system Windows handles automatically.
Crucially, this is not a rebuilt or redesigned app. The provider stresses it's the same AdGuard VPN people already use, simply served through a more convenient channel.
The move follows AdGuard's recent arrival on the Mac App Store, continuing a busy stretch of platform expansion for the Cyprus-based provider.
What the Microsoft Store listing changes(Image credit: AdGuard)For users, this change is mainly about convenience. We all know how to get one of the best VPN apps from an app store: open the Store page, search for the app, and click install.
From there, the app can update automatically in the background alongside your other Store apps, so you're less likely to end up on an outdated build.
Discovery is another big win, as downloading through Microsoft's marketplace means you're getting the official, verified build.
Fake and copycat VPN listings have become a genuine problem recently, and security researchers have repeatedly warned that attackers disguise malware as trusted VPN brands. Even legitimate providers like Proton VPN and X-VPN have been impersonated, so a single authentic listing reduces the risk of grabbing a lookalike.
There's also easier app management, since installs, updates, and reinstalls all live in one familiar spot, plus the ability to read and leave reviews directly on the Store page.
Billing and the standalone installer stay putEven if you download through the Microsoft Store, subscriptions are still handled directly through AdGuard. This keeps your plan under your own control and avoids store billing lock-in, along with the flexible subscription options AdGuard offers on its own site.
And, if you prefer downloading software directly, nothing is being taken away. The standalone installer on AdGuard's website remains available for anyone who'd rather skip the Store entirely.
It's a small but sensible addition to an app that already leans on AdGuard's own open-source VPN protocol, designed to disguise VPN traffic as ordinary HTTPS to slip past firewalls and network blocks. A paid subscription still covers up to 10 devices at once with AES-256 encryption, whichever way you choose to install it.