How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Electric Car Battery

⚡️Avoid storing your car's battery at 100% for long periods of time, especially in hot weather.

🔋Don't wait until the battery is low to recharge it, as short trips and frequent small charges are better than infrequent deep charges.

🌡️Higher temperatures and higher state of charge accelerate battery degradation, so keep your car in cool environments and avoid charging to 100% regularly.

🧪The solid electrolyte interface formation consumes useful materials from the battery, leading to capacity loss over time.

💡Using a single crystal structure and lower nickel content can minimize cracks and gas formation within the battery, extending its lifespan.

Does charging to 100% every once in a while help calibrate the battery?

—Calibrating the battery is not necessary for modern electric vehicles, and it's best to avoid regularly charging to 100% to minimize degradation.

Will fast charging have a significant impact on battery lifespan?

—Fast charging typically doesn't have a major impact on battery lifespan, but it's still recommended to avoid excessive fast charging to minimize degradation.

Can I store my electric car in extreme temperatures?

—Storing an electric car in very hot environments for long periods can accelerate battery degradation, so it's best to find a cool location if possible.

Should I avoid using the full range of my battery?

—While deeper discharges can increase the risk of microcracking and degradation, it's generally fine to use the full range of your battery when needed.

Will following these best practices guarantee my battery will last hundreds of thousands of miles?

—Following these best practices significantly increase the lifespan of your battery, but actual mileage can vary due to other factors such as manufacturing quality and usage conditions.

00:00This video explains best practices to extend the lifespan of your electric car battery.

03:59Storing the battery at 100% for long periods and at high temperatures can lead to degradation.

07:40Avoid waiting until the battery is low to recharge, as frequent small charges are better than infrequent deep charges.

11:00Charging to 100% regularly and using higher nickel content batteries can increase degradation.

13:30Using a single crystal structure and lower nickel content can help minimize degradation and extend battery lifespan.