According to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal, modern EV batteries surprisingly last longer than many in the auto industry expected. The main differentiator between electric vehicles (EVs) and regular internal combustion engine (ICE) cars is the use of a battery to power the vehicle. And for many holdouts, that battery has been the main cause for concern about making the switch, despite EVs being known to be cheaper to maintain than gas cars. But as it turns out, he isn't the only one surprised by the battery life on modern electric cars. That should help many holdouts change their minds about the longevity of EV batteries, especially how costly they are to replace.