Brand Specific Batteries

Rivian R1T battery guide: 92.5, 108.5 and 140 kWh packs, Gen 1 vs Gen 2, lifespan data, replacement cost and the real warranty split.

Kia EV6 GT battery guide: 84 kWh NMC on 800V E-GMP, 641 hp, 3.5-second 0–62 mph, 258–350 kW DC charging in 15–18 minutes, 279-mile WLTP range, and 10-year battery warranty.

Kia EV3 battery: 58.3 or 81.4 kWh NMC, up to 321 EPA miles, native NACS charging, 10-year warranty, lifespan, 12V and replacement cost.

Kia EV5 battery: UK cars get an 81.4 kWh CATL NMC pack (78 usable), Australia gets BYD Blade LFP — range, charging, warranty and prices checked.

Kia Niro EV battery: 64.8 kWh CATL NMC pack, 253 EPA miles, 85 kW charging, 10-year warranty, lifespan, 12V problems and replacement cost.

Kia Soul EV battery guide (discontinued 2023): Gen 1 (27–30 kWh), Gen 2 Standard (39.2 kWh) and Long Range (64 kWh, 243 mi EPA, 100 kW CCS). Used-buyer checklist, warranty status, and Gen 1 CHAdeMO warning.

Genesis GV60 battery guide: 84 kWh NMC on 800V E-GMP, 306-mile range, 18-minute charging, native NACS port for 2026, 10-year battery warranty, and real owner degradation data.

BMW i4 battery guide: 83.9 kWh NMC pack, 81.5 kWh usable, 333-mile EPA range, 200 kW charging, AVILOO degradation data, 70% warranty floor and costs.

BMW iX battery guide: 100.1–113.4 kWh packs for 2026, 105.2 kWh before, lifespan evidence, replacement cost and the 70% warranty floor.