This article was written and edited before Krystyna Lagowski passed away in October 2023. She was a valued member of the Globe Drive team, contributing regularly since 2022 on topics including electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, car buyer protection and dealer regulation.
Even as electric vehicles become an increasingly common sight on Canadian roads, consumers are still anxious about EV battery reliability. Many wonder whether the battery will provide as much range and longevity as a gas engine, how much it costs to replace a battery and how often they need to be replaced.
In a survey of Globe readers, of those who aren’t considering an EV for their next
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