Ford reports its EV batteries keep more than 90% health on average after 100,000 miles
By Eve
Ford says data from over 36,000 vehicles that have covered two billion miles across the US and Canada shows its EV battery packs, including the Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning and E-Transit, retain more than 90% health on average at 100,000 miles. The Mach-E has averaged 92% over five years, and 95% of vehicles fall between 87% and 97% health. Among 2021 model-year owners, more than 2,000 have passed 100,000 miles at better than 91% average health, and over 30 have passed 200,000 miles at an average of 88%.
Why it matters
Evidence of slow battery degradation supports longer vehicle lifecycles and steadier long-term charging demand, which helps utilisation forecasts and site business cases. It also points to fleet operators, including those running E-Transit vans, facing lower residual-value risk when planning depot charging.
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- Original title
- “Ford’s EV batteries retain more than 90% health after 100,000 miles”
- Published
- 9 November 2026
- Updated
- 10 November 2026
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- insideevs.com
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- Electric Vehicles
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- United States
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- Ford
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