Kia and Hyundai top EV battery health retention ranking

Swedish used-car marketplace Carla analyzed 9,954 EV battery tests from 2022–2026 and found Kia e-Niro (97.25%) and Hyundai Kona (97.18%) retain the most capacity after 100,000 km. Volkswagen ID.3 ranked last in the top 20 at 91.79%, while Tesla Model Y reached 92.18%.

• Kia e-Niro retained 97.25% capacity after 100,000 km
• Hyundai Kona hit 97.18%, Kia EV6 reached 95.95%
• Volvo XC40 Recharge placed fourth at 94.70%
• Volkswagen ID.3 was last in the top 20 at 91.79%