It costs a deal of money to replace electric vehicle batteries, some say half the price of the original auto or truck. Although many believe this is worthwhile, if we consider the environmental benefits and the money saved on gasoline. Fortunately there are ways to extend the life of your EV vehicle battery and we share some of them here.
Tips to Extend Your EV Vehicle Battery Life
Electric vehicle batteries last an average 5 to 7 years in India, although 10 is possible according to Hindustan Times. However, we understand Tesla’s former chief technology officer thinks they could last 15 years. Extending the life of your EV vehicle battery that far would need careful attention, perhaps including these tips.
Six Ways to Care for Electric Vehicle Batteries
1… Electric vehicle batteries have a small chance of overheating, despite automated temperature controls and other measures. Avoid leaving them in direct sunlight on hot days.
2… By the same token, avoid recharging the battery right after using the vehicle. Leave it for an hour or so for the batteries to settle down before recharging.
3… Fast charging an electric vehicle battery puts strain on the chemistry and shortens its life too. You could extend your battery life by 10% using regular charging for a year.
4… A fully charged, or fully discharged EV battery is also under additional strain. Treat yours the same way you do your phone. Keep it in the 25% to 75% band.
5… Every charging cycle robs a battery of some useful life. It follows you should only recharge your electric vehicle when circumstances dictate this is necessary
6… Follow the instructions that came with the vehicle and stick to those protocols. Avoid using replacement equipment from other vehicles, even if this seems cheaper.
And finally, respect the batteries and avoid any hard knocks. Dropping one could damage the thermal management system, and increase the risk of overheating and fire.
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