Here are the useful tips recommended by experts to help electric car batteries to be durable over time.
Avoid 100% full charge
Many people have the habit of charging to the maximum, but this is really not good for lithium-ion battery, popular battery on electric cars today.
According to Jeff Dahn, a professor at the University of Dalhousie (Canada), who has collaborated with Tesla: "Keeping the battery at a charging rate from 20% to 80% is ideal to reduce chemical wear and prolong the battery life".
If you do not need to move long distances, limit 100% fully charged or let the car run out completely.
Limit fast charging regularly
Fast charging is a big utility, but also produces high heat and high pressure for the battery. Technical experts from the Automobile Engineer Association (SAE International) recommend that it is advisable to give priority to slow charging at home under normal conditions, only use fast charging when really necessary, like when traveling long distances.
Do not let the car park long in a state of battery or full
Non -used cars for a long time when the battery is too low or too high can affect the durability of the battery. The ideal level to store cars is about 50–60%. In addition, it is advisable to avoid parking in the sun because the high temperature also affects the chemicals inside the battery.
Update battery control software
Some electric car manufacturers such as Tesla, Hyundai or BMW regularly release software updates to improve battery management. The update helps the car operate more effectively and limit the battery condition that is excessive charging or heat overload.
Save, stable driving
Driving behavior also affects the battery. The sudden acceleration or continuous braking not only wastes the battery quickly but also heats the electrical system. Drive evenly, keep the speed stable to optimize battery life.
