Researchers predict electric car battery lifespan with 'digital twin'

Along with range anxiety – the distance covered between charges – the lifetime of an electric car's battery is a major concern to potential buyers. — dpa

LONDON: Worries about how long the battery of an electric car will last before it needs replacing are deterring many motorists from switching to zero-emission motoring, say experts.

But one battery analytics company says it can now accurately predict battery lifespan of an electric car using a "digital twin" proven in a nine-month, on-the-road trial.