EV Battery Life Tips: 5 easy ways to make electric vehicle battery last longer

In today’s time, electric vehicles (EV) are not just an option but are becoming a necessity. But the biggest question in the mind of a new buyer is regarding the battery life of the vehicle. Will it go bad in a few years? Will it reduce backups? In fact, how long your electric vehicle’s battery will last largely depends on how you charge it.

Just like the battery of a smartphone swells due to bad habits or starts draining quickly, the same is the case with EVs too. If you follow some basic and important charging rules, your vehicle’s battery can perform like new for years. If you want that the range of your EV does not reduce and the battery pack lasts for a long time, then take special care of the following points.

1. Golden Rule of 20-80

Lithium-ion batteries are often used in electric vehicles. The most stressful conditions for these batteries are when they are completely empty (0%) or completely full (100%). Try to always keep the battery between 20% to 80%. Charging 100% daily increases the pressure on the battery cells, due to which their capacity gradually starts decreasing.

2. Limited use of fast charging

Fast chargers are great for saving time while traveling, but excessive use of them is like ‘slow poison’ for the battery. A lot of heat is generated during fast charging, which can damage the chemical structure of the battery. Use fast charger only once or twice a week, rest of the time prefer slow home charger (AC Charging).

3. Avoid charging in sunlight

Heat is the biggest enemy of batteries. Try to park and charge your car in a cool or shady place. If you have driven a long distance and the battery is hot, do not charge it immediately. Let the battery cool down for at least 30-45 minutes, only then plug it in.

4. Avoid deep discharge

Never let the battery go all the way to 0%. When the battery level drops too low, some of its cells may go into ‘deep sleep’ mode, causing them to not respond properly when charged again. If you do not have to use the car for several days, then leave it at 50% charge.

5. Charge 100% once a month

Even though we have advised to charge up to 80%, you must charge your vehicle fully (100%) at least once a month. This helps the BMS (Battery Management System) in cell balancing, which provides accurate information about the range of the vehicle.

Summary: Changing the battery of an electric vehicle can be an expensive deal, but with the simple methods mentioned above, you can avoid this expense for years. Just improve your charging habits a little and you will start seeing the effect even in a few days.