Ford Mustang Mach-E Proves EV Battery Longevity with 250,000 Miles and 92% Health: Real-World EV Durability Tested

One of the most persistent concerns about electric vehicles (EVs) is long-term battery degradation. Critics argue that after a few years, most EVs will suffer major range loss, forcing owners into expensive battery replacements. But real-world evidence is starting to tell a very different story — and a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E from Florida is the perfect case study.

Owned by David Blenkle, a private car service operator, this all-wheel-drive Mustang Mach-E has clocked over 250,000 miles in just three years, and yet its battery retains 92% of its original capacity. That’s remarkable performance by any standard, let alone in a vehicle subjected to daily high-mileage use — roughly 370 km every day, 365 days a year.

Blenkle originally chose the EV for practical reasons: lower fuel costs, minimal maintenance, and a better total cost of ownership compared to a gas-powered vehicle. His experience quickly turned into a real-world test of EV reliability — and the results are silencing skeptics.

EV Battery Health: Fact vs. Fiction

Battery life is the top concern Blenkle hears from passengers. “The biggest misconception I encounter is about battery life and range,” he explains. “Then I show them my odometer.” With just an 8% degradation after 250,000 miles, this Mustang Mach-E defies conventional doubts about EV longevity.

His story caught the attention of Ford engineers, including Matthew Gabrielli, Chief Product Engineer for the Mach-E, who praised the performance as a testament to the durability of modern EVs.

Massive Cost Savings

Compared to a gas-powered Ford Escape SUV, Blenkle estimates saving $8,700 in fuel costs alone — mostly by charging at home with his Ford home charger set to run during off-peak electricity hours. On extra busy days, a DC fast charger tops him off quickly.

Virtually No Maintenance

Electric vehicles have fewer moving parts than internal combustion cars, and Blenkle’s Mach-E proves it. He follows Ford’s recommended service schedule, which includes tire rotations, multi-point inspections, and cabin filter replacements.

Most impressively, thanks to regenerative braking, his original factory brake pads are still in use after 250,000 miles.

Not an Isolated Case

This isn’t a one-off story. Other high-mileage EVs, such as a 100,000-mile VW ID.3, ride-share Teslas, and a Hyundai Ioniq 5 with over 360,000 miles, all point to the same conclusion: EVs are built to last.

As more real-world data surfaces, it’s becoming increasingly clear that concerns about battery degradation are overblown. The EV durability debate is shifting — and this Mustang Mach-E leads the charge.