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Driving habits can significantly impact the longevity of an electric vehicle’s (EV) battery. Here are some key factors to consider:
Factors Influencing Battery Longevity
- Stop-and-Go vs. Highway Driving: Real-world driving habits, including stop-and-go traffic and highway driving, can actually extend battery life compared to constant discharge and recharge cycles typically used in lab tests. This variety can make batteries last about a third longer.
- Aggressive Driving: Aggressive driving behaviors, such as rapid acceleration, can negatively impact battery health by inducing higher temperatures and faster degradation.
- Frequent Charging: Regular charging, especially if done too frequently or with DC fast charging, can accelerate degradation. It is advisable to keep the state of charge between 20% and 80% and limit fast charging when possible.
- Regenerative Braking: While regenerative braking is generally beneficial, having a full battery can disable this feature. Keeping the battery partially charged can help utilize regenerative braking more effectively.
- Climate and Temperature: Extreme temperatures can affect battery performance and longevity. Hot climates can accelerate battery degradation, making Level 2 charging a preferable option over DC fast charging in such conditions.
Best Practices to Extend Battery Life
- Charge Moderately: Avoid charging to 100% regularly, and keep the state of charge between 20% and 80% when possible.
- Limit Fast Charging: Prefer Level 2 charging over DC fast charging unless absolutely necessary.
- Maintain Moderate Temperatures: Avoid exposing the battery to extreme temperatures.
- Use Regenerative Braking: Keep the battery partially charged to utilize this feature effectively.
By adopting these strategies, EV owners can help extend the life of their vehicle’s battery.
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