Unfortunately, yes. All batteries have an expiration date mentioned on the packaging and on the cell itself. The battery may still work after that date, but with minor performance.

Can batteries last 20 years?

This tracks with the general consensus that EV batteries last for between 10 and 20 years (the battery in a standard internal-combustion engine vehicle lasts between three and five years), although it's likely to be closer to the lower end of the spectrum, with the performance of EV batteries being expected to ...

Do batteries actually last 10 years?

These batteries are constructed in two different ways: spirally wound batteries, which offer a maximum service life of approximately 10 years; and bobbin-type cells, which are the only lithium batteries that can deliver 25+ years of service life.