There are a variety of sources of lithium wear, cherry picking the most attractive is just disingenious.
The results of an Idaho National Laboratory study released in March found that the test LEAFs lost 22-26% of their initial capacity after just 40,000 miles.
The results of an Idaho National Laboratory study released in March found that the test LEAFs lost 22-26% of their initial capacity after just 40,000 miles.
http://www.torquenews.com/2250/how-long-will-electric-vehicl...
Real world wear is pretty bad, especially in places with hot summers, which is most of the US.