Trying to Maximize your Ev’s Battery life?

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Degradation of batteries refers to a long-term decrease in their operating range or harm to their cells that is not the result of an accident. It is not the same as a decrease in miles driven due to speed or other sporadic circumstances. Although high-mileage electric vehicles are not unusual, battery degradation is a possibility. Advancing age, 100% charge/discharge, exceptionally extreme temperatures, and strong DC fast charging are all factors that could lead to deflation. In the eight years of its guarantee and for many more, the Equinox EV should not have any battery problems. Deflation is influenced by a number of factors, such as older age, intense heat or cold, and vigorous DC fast charging. The performance of the car is impacted by battery age, however mileage is not a significant factor in battery degeneration. In addition to having a "best use by" date on the box, AA batteries degrade more with age than with mileage.
 
Sorry, just a newbie here and an aspiring EV owner.

That's why my friend's car always loses its range during winter time. I didn't know that the temp could also affect its range.
 
The general advice for EV charging is to only charge to 80% for daily driving. This helps preserve battery life.
However, for long trips, it's okay to charge to 100%, especially if there aren't many charging stations along the way or if you're carrying a heavy load.

Fast chargers are much faster up to 80%, but they slow down significantly after that. I've read that it might take 18 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%, but then over 30 minutes to reach 100%. It seems like the battery can't absorb energy as quickly when it's nearly full.

Some people also believe that charging to 100% can interfere with regenerative braking, as the battery is already full and can't effectively capture the energy recovered during braking.

Ultimately, the best charging strategy depends on your driving habits. If you need maximum range for a long trip, charge to 100%. But for everyday use, keeping the battery between 20% and 80% is generally recommended for optimal battery longevity.
 
There's a lot of talk about how DC fast charging might affect battery life. Some say it's harmful, but recent studies suggest it's not as bad as initially thought. Generally, it's best to charge between 20-80% and aim to keep your battery around 50% most of the time. Avoid leaving it below 20% or above 80% for extended periods.

To be honest, the science isn't fully settled yet. Don't stress too much about it. Just charge past 80% when you need to for a trip, try to avoid going below 10%, and charge in a way that works best for your routine.
 

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