SHOPSMART AUTOS – CUSTOMER INFORMATION – JANUARY 3, 2021 (PT. 2) Electric Car Battery Life
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EV BATTERIESSafety and Maintenance of an Electric Car
Electric cars sold in the United States are required to pass the same safety testing and standards as those of conventional cars. In addition to these standard safety practices, according to
The Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
, electric cars also have specific standards they must meet such as:
- Limiting chemical spills from their batteries
- Secure placement of the batteries in the event of an accident
- Keeping the chassis a healthy distance from the high-voltage system to avoid electric shock
Battery Charging Cycles
Forbes
observes that when lithium-ion batteries go from 0 to 100 percent in a charging cycle, they undergo the most intensive use-case possible. According to the founder of Cadex Electronics, IsidorBuchmann, these batteries can only handle this intense charging cycle roughly 500 times before they experience serious depletion. While 500 charging cycles are great for phone companies like Apple and Samsung who want consumers to purchase a new phone every two years, this is not ideal for cars that are expected to last more than 10 years. The good news is that batteries in electric cars won’t go through this type of extreme charging cycle. They’re designed to last for many years by using various protections.
Battery Thermal Management Systems
InsideEVs
mentions another protection put in place to prevent electric car batteries from degrading: thermal management systems. Just like most people, electric cars thrive in moderate temperatures around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. If the weather is too cold, the battery’s range and performance declines; however, the longevity of the battery is typically not affected. Hot temperatures, on the other hand, can cause the battery to degrade more quickly. For these reasons, most electric vehicles are equipped with a thermal management system that keeps the batteries at a healthy temperature. When it comes down to it, every electric car battery will eventually face degradation, but many sources state that very few electric car batteries have depleted to the point of needing to be replaced. As it stands, manufacturers aim to engineer batteries that will provide electric cars with long life and top performance. Make it a champion day!
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