2022 MacBook Air M2 13" battery suddenly isn't holding a charge

Clever_Parasite wrote:

[...]The sudden onset and inordinate magnitude of this problem, together, make this problem either a fault in manufacturing, or its failure by design, to induce the customer to buy a new replacement MacBook. Most customers will look into the battery replacement service and its cost and downtime, and end up deciding that trading it in for a new computer is preferential. I wouldn't put such deviance past any corporation.

Not everything is a conspiracy.

All batteries fail, some faster than others.

More likely you simply have not taken appropriate steps to ensure the greatest lifespan of your laptop's battery. That and the age of the battery have combined to ensure its demise.

Check the condition of your Mac laptop’s battery - Apple Support

To get the most from your battery:

• Let the OS and charging circuits manage the charging.

• Plug in when using the computer near available power.

• Use on battery when ac is unavailable or when you must be mobile.

• Don’t subject the computer and battery to extreme temperatures.

• Don’t allow the battery to regularly discharge deeply before plugging in. Yes, it may happen from time to time, just don't make it a habit.

• Don't obsess over battery life and/or health.  

Here is Apple's guidance on the subject.

Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple Support

About battery health management in Mac laptops - Apple Support