One of the most important parts of an electric car is its battery. In this article, we’ll be giving you six tips on making its useful life last longer.
How long do electric car batteries last?
Batteries lose part of their maximum power content over time and store less electricity. Depending on usage and the way they are maintained, this loss of energy efficiency can occur over a shorter or longer period of time.
Here are some simple tips to help you slow down the deterioration of your battery and increase its useful life.
Recommendations for making electric car batteries last longer
- Keep the charge level within a moderate range: Maintaining a moderate charge level is an effective strategy for prolonging the useful life of your battery. The ideal scenario is to keep the battery charge level between 20% and 80% of its capacity, reducing the stress on the battery and minimising deterioration over time.
- Avoid fast charging: These types of charges generate more residual heat, which can speed up battery deterioration. Use fast charging sporadically and opt for slower charges to look after your battery’s health in the long term.
- Avoid extreme temperatures: Very high or very low temperatures can have a negative affect battery performance. Parking in the shade in summer and using heating systems in winter can help keep your battery within an optimum temperature range
- Drive efficiently: Besides recharging practices, the way you drive can also affect the durability of your battery. Driving efficiently, avoiding sharp acceleration and sudden braking reduces the load on the battery and helps its useful life to last longer. We recommend driving smoothly and making the most of inertia and braking to recharge the battery, transforming kinetic energy into electric energy.
- Look after the battery and the charging cables: It’s important to handle charging cables with care and remember that they must be completely unravelled when charging, with no extension cables or adaptors. It’s also important to disconnect the vehicle once the charging cycle is completed. The latter can be done by configuring a limit to the charge.
- Plan recharging in advance: Planning your charges smartly can make a difference to the autonomy of your battery. Wherever possible, plan your routes and recharging stops in advance. This will help you to avoid draining the battery excessively and having to opt for fast charging.
Schedule your recharging with the Endolla network
Go to the Endolla network to look for the appropriate connector for conveniently and easily charging your electric vehicle. Make an informed choice about the type of charging you need at any time, and remember to use the slow-charging option for regular charging.
