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Sorry, no assumption on my part, just basic comprehension and a little maths.
You first stated that Zoe batteries were being re purposed in PowerVault home battery then followed that up with your second statement 'So that's 10 years in'
I simply pointed out that as the Zoe was first launched in 2013, it's not possible for the 're purposed' battery to have been in a EV Zoe for 10 years, it would be 5 years at maximum because the Zoe has only been out for 5 years, it really is that simple maths coming into play.
So, either your first statement is incorrect, the one about the Zoe batteries, and you didn't think to check or you second statement is incorrect.
I'd go with the first statement is incorrect and the second statement is your opinion/assumption as you cannot know how long a re purposed battery will last, nor how long the particular battery was in a EV in the first place.
In your last reply, it seems your source could have been the extremely biased Fully Charged youtube channel. I have watched a few of their videos hoping to get an insight into EV etc from a knowledgeable source but the ones I saw were so biased and when I check a few of their 'facts' I found them to be b*****ks so dismiss anything from them without checking another source.
No, first statement is correct. If you click to Powervault website it will tell you they are using Zoe batteries. Second statement is based on information gathered up to now, logically extrapolated.
Show me evidence from credible sources to say EV battery WON'T last 10 years as vehicle traction battery. I've stated you get 8 years battery warranty from most manufacturers (Tesla, BMW and Nissan, Renault), and stated the car batteries will simply degrade in capacity, so lasting 2 more years is a piece of cake for any batteries. (You wouldn't throw away a 4 year old car because warranty ran out at 3 years would you?) I stated real world examples that 5 year old Leaf average 85% degradation. I've previously stated my 4 year old Leaf has 88% degradation. Where is your counter argument sources? You have asserted my statement that EV battery lasting 10 years cannot be true, where are your sources?
Again, another assumption by you that my source is Fully charged youtube channel. Is it another case of you making assumptions from your own (questionable) sources and never bother absorbing new information? (for example)
Fully Charged youtube channel do have a very biased vibe, but it doesn't take away their credibility. Their news sections do a good job of covering EV news (though mostly late repeat of what's already been covered elsewhere) Their feature episodes do a good job of covering latest innovations. Only fault is their attitude and opinions displayed during some (probably unscripted) outbursts, as well as very biased interview questions. But I'd take them over any traditional car based publication, simply because they are approaching EV and renewable energy with open mind.