Recurrent Reports & Range Score for Electric Vehicles

Used electric vehicles experience range degradation based on a number of factors and mileage is not the main source. The calendar age of a battery, charging behavior, and location history are all important factors in degradation, and the complexity of the calculation means that few used EVs have exactly the same battery health.

In order to help you and your customers buy better used EVs, Recurrent produces battery range reports, called Recurrent Reports, to take the guesswork out of the buying process.

If you want to understand how Recurrent examines thousands of electric cars each day to determine the remaining range that you and your customers can expect from a used EV, read the frequently asked questions below.

If you’d like to add Recurrent Reports to your dealership VDP, please use the form on this page.
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Recurrent Report FAQ

How does it work?

We use a non-invasive, instant test that combines each vehicle’s history and battery data, comparing it to 1000’s of other cars in our database. Our team of battery scientists has developed an algorithm to provide battery health and range predictions across most OEMs and EV models.

How do you know that battery reports work?

We have a number of vehicles running on our advanced analytics program where we install OBD2 devices to confirm and fine tune our predictions based on real world driving. This way, our range degradation modeling continues to get smarter as it sees more and more vehicles, allowing us to be more confident in our range predictions for you.

What is the Range Score?

It's simply a percentage that compares a vehicle’s current max range to the original range for that make, model, and battery pack configuration. For example, a Range Score of 80 means that we expect the vehicle to get 80% of its original range.

Is the report a guarantee of the vehicle's battery health?

No. After capturing millions of data points on EV range degradation, we rely on that data to produce a statistically probable range estimate. How that vehicle is ultimately used, where it resides, and how it’s charged may all contribute to ranges that varies from our prediction.

This is the same as how a ‘lead foot’ driver in a combustion engine (ICE) vehicle returns lower MPG or how altitude impacts a naturally aspirated vehicle more than its forced induction counterpart.

Is original range the same thing as EPA range?

Actually, no, it’s usually not the same. EPA range isn't accurate on day 1 of a car because automakers apply their own adjustment factors to the raw EPA results, and even change those adjustment factors later. Original range is the expected range as observed by Recurrent when the vehicle is new.

Why do I see some vehicles with a "100 Plus" Range Score?

It's not uncommon for us to see newer used cars with max ranges that meet or exceed 100% of the original range for the make, model, and battery size. This is mostly due to variations in battery pack and vehicle configuration. For the sake of simplicity, in the badge we cap these range scores at "100 Plus" to signify an outstanding range expectation. In the reports, we do display the uncapped value, which can exceed 100.

Can I use these reports when selling to customers?

Yes, Recurrent can add a Range Score badge and report to your VDPs to help customers. Please use the form on this page to get started.

How does this compare to what the manufacturers provide?

Auto manufacturers provide different levels of information about range on their dashboards based on recent driving habits. This is not a good indicator of future range, especially in different climates, which have a measurable impact on range. In a Recurrent Report, the vehicle range will reflect the common range at temperatures experienced in your climate and how that could change as the vehicle ages.

Another unique value is that Recurrent’s data spans OEMs to recognize details that a single manufacturer may not see or share. For Recurrent, our only objective is transparency for vehicle buyers and sellers.

What information is on the report?

Recurrent Reports include the information that buyers need to feel confident in their purchase. A buyer could be a Used Car Manager at auction or a consumer purchasing an EV.

Here are some examples of critical used EV information found in the Recurrent Report:

Vehicle range at the viewer's local temperatures
Range relative to original EPA rating
Expected range 3 years from now
How this vehicle's range compares to similar vehicles
Remaining battery warranty information

Which makes and models are supported?

Recurrent currently supports 70% of all used EVs that transact on the used market in the US. As new models are released, we begin to monitor their battery degradation then release reports when we have a high degree of confidence in our range degradation modeling.

Specific models today include:

Audi e-tron
Chevrolet Volt
Chevrolet Bolt EV
BMW i3
Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Hyundai Ioniq
Hyundai Ioniq5
Hyundai Kona
Kia EV6
Nissan Leaf
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model Y*
Tesla Model S*
Tesla Model X
VW e-Golf

What is the comparison feature on a Recurrent Report?

The comparison box is visible only to dealers during an evaluation. It aids in vehicle appraisal, identifying vehicles with higher or lower than normal range. Comparisons will only be displayed when an evaluation is “verified” (which requires capturing data shown on the car’s dashboard).

Comparisons check the range of one car to our observations of all other cars of the same make, model, year, and battery configuration at a standard temperature. The comparison percentile (e.g. “better than 70%”, “worse than 80%”) helps you understand where the car falls within the distribution of comparable vehicles.

What is Range Verification?

Recurrent’s dealership partners are empowered to take the Recurrent Report one step further through a patented Range Verification process. Once a vehicle has been physically inspected, a “Range Verified” label will display directly on the Recurrent Report. This is the fastest way for dealerships to assess EVs on trade in and then use that information to sell EVs with confidence and transparency.

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