Any tips on getting the best longevity out of EV batteries? I’ve been reading up on the Battery University website and, though it seems more so tailored for laptop & cell phone batteries, my application is as follows:
-Only charging to 85%, unless the extra range will be needed
-Timing charge to finish reasonably close to time of use
-Charging to 100% once every three months for battery balancing
-Efficient driving style and route choices to lessen average depth of discharge
-Garage storage to mitigate temperature extremes
Any others?
I’ve read conflicting information on how charging rates affect longevity. Conventional wisdom seems to be that lower voltage leads to a longer battery life, but a Battery University study seemed to show that the increased charge time of low voltage charging may be more harmful than the increased temperature of mid-voltage charges. Anyone have personal insight into this? I’m deciding between installing a 16A charger and a 32A charger.
What kind of battery degradation have you seen over the years?
-Only charging to 85%, unless the extra range will be needed
-Timing charge to finish reasonably close to time of use
-Charging to 100% once every three months for battery balancing
-Efficient driving style and route choices to lessen average depth of discharge
-Garage storage to mitigate temperature extremes
Any others?
I’ve read conflicting information on how charging rates affect longevity. Conventional wisdom seems to be that lower voltage leads to a longer battery life, but a Battery University study seemed to show that the increased charge time of low voltage charging may be more harmful than the increased temperature of mid-voltage charges. Anyone have personal insight into this? I’m deciding between installing a 16A charger and a 32A charger.
What kind of battery degradation have you seen over the years?