{"id":60916,"date":"2023-12-13T15:32:45","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T15:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autocar.co.uk\/car-news\/advice-electric-cars\/what-battery-life-electric-car"},"modified":"2023-12-13T15:32:45","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T15:32:45","slug":"what-is-the-battery-life-of-an-electric-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/13\/what-is-the-battery-life-of-an-electric-car\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the battery life of an electric car?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Should you be worried about your EV’s range? Not if you pay close attention to our guide<\/p>\n

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For many car owners, the EV represents an entirely new way of driving and brings with it many queries and concerns.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Obviously range anxiety still dominates the electrification conversation, but for many there are also question marks over the life of the battery that powers these hi-tech machines. \u00a0Wherever you look, there are stories suggesting that the expensive lithium ion batteries can fail after a relatively short space of time, leaving the owner either facing a hefty bill for a replacement or contemplating cutting their losses on a car that\u2019s otherwise worthless because it literally doesn\u2019t work.<\/p>\n

And it\u2019s not hard to see where these rumours and anecdotes come from, because our extensive experience of \u00a0mobile phones, tablets and laptop computers has shown many that, even over a relatively short period of time, the batteries powering them can quickly lose efficiency, resulting in the need for more frequent charging. In extreme cases the degradation is so severe the device won\u2019t even fire-up unless it\u2019s permanently on charge, which is obviously no use for an EV.<\/p>\n

So, how bad is the problem really? Well the good news is that EV batteries are tougher than you\u2019d think. In fact, the more electric cars that are out there and the longer they are run for, the more evidence is produced to show that the power pack will often last the lifetime of the car. Better still, there are plenty of tips and strategies you can follow to make sure your car\u2019s batteries will survive better than most.<\/p>\n

Electric car battery life<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Okay, so the truth is that batteries degrade over time and with use, meaning they become less efficient as they age and, ultimately, in the case of EVs the range of your car will reduce. There\u2019s also no denying that battery technology doesn\u2019t come cheap, and should the cells ever need replacement then it\u2019s quite likely that they\u2019ll cost more to swap than the car is now worth – which is why we tend to replace mobile phones in their entirety rather than replace the battery pack.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yet it\u2019s not all bad news, because there are ways to increase the lifespan of your car\u2019s battery, keeping it healthier and more efficient for longer. More importantly, while performance may degrade over time, ultimately the cells should still be providing at least 70 percent of their capacity even after 200,000 miles, which is the sort of mileage that few cars ever reach, whether they\u2019re ICE or EV.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As an example, a number of Tesla Model S taxis operating from Gatwick airport racked up over 300,000 miles each over three years, with all retaining at least 82 percent of their batteries\u2019 health.<\/p>\n

Why does an electric car battery lose charge or degrade?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Continual advances in battery technology mean that issues surrounding degradation of performance are being reduced all the time. However, even the latest lithium-ion cells aren\u2019t completely immune to losing performance over time, with a number of factors playing a role.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Perhaps the biggest single contributor to the decline in efficiency is the cycle of use and charging. Frequent draining of the cells followed by a full charge can, over time, damage the battery\u2019s ability to maintain its optimum energy storage – it\u2019s why manufacturer\u2019s typically recommend charging only to 80 percent and never letting the range drop to zero miles.Rapid charging also plays a part, because channeling so much electrical energy and so quickly generates much higher temperatures in the battery pack.<\/p>\n

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Liquid cooling of the cells helps mitigate this, but use a rapid charger frequently and over time these extreme heat cycles will cause damage to the lithium ion packs. In a similar but less extreme way, cars that are used in hotter climates tend to suffer a subtly greater reduction in performance than those in cooler conditions.<\/p>\n

How can I care for my electric car battery?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Happily, there are ways you can help preserve the power and efficiency of your battery over time. One of the major ways of protecting the cells is by carefully managing the charging and discharging of the cells, which in an ideal world means trying to avoid capacity dropping below 20 percent and not adding more than 80 percent when charging – above the latter figure is when batteries tend to get hottest, which takes a toll on the cells\u2019 delicate chemistry.<\/p>\n

Happily, most EVs now give you the option to programme your car\u2019s charging schedule, allowing you to decide when the electricity flows and, crucially, letting you set a cap on exactly how much pours into the cells. By the same token, it\u2019s best not to completely drain the battery. Most EVs will always make sure there\u2019s a bare minimum of energy left even if it won\u2019t allow the car to move, but storing your car for long periods and allowing electricity to leech away is to be avoided.<\/p>\n

Speaking of charging, it\u2019s best to only use DC (Direct Current) rapid chargers sparingly. Although fine for topping up on longer journeys, or in emergencies when you need a quick burst of energy, a by-product of rapid chargers\u2019 speed is the increased, lithium-ion damaging temperatures in the battery as it copes with the electrical onslaught.<\/p>\n

If the car is to be used in extremes of hot or cold weather, then always make sure the car is plugged in to charge (with the maximum limit set to 80 percent, of course) regardless of range. This trickle charging technique allows the battery\u2019s thermal management system to continue working and keep the cells at the optimum temperature for longevity.<\/p>\n

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Finally, the way you drive your EV can affect its battery life. Much like rapid charging, quick depletion of the cells can cause damage that over time will lead to reduced efficiency and range. Ultimately, the faster you drive and the more you make use of an EV\u2019s trademark instant torque for lightning getaways, the more you cause damaging heat build-up in the battery. So it\u2019s best to take it steady if you want longevity.<\/p>\n

Electric car battery warranties<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Manufacturers are acutely aware that potential EV buyers could be put off by the possibility of premature and expensive battery failure. The truth is that when treated correctly most modern lithium-ion units are likely to last the lifetime of the car. Even so, most firms cover the battery with a separate, extended warranty.<\/p>\n

Most car warranties are around three years and 60,000 miles, but this is increased for the battery element in EVs. For instance, Audi<\/a>, BMW<\/a>, Jaguar<\/a>, Nissan<\/a> and Renault<\/a> cover the cells for 8 years and 100,000 miles, while Hyundai<\/a> ups the mileage limit to 125,000. Tesla<\/a> has the same 8 year timeframe but a mileage limit of 150,000 on the Model S and Model X, 120,000 on the Model 3 Long Range and 100,000 on all other versions.\u00a0And apart from Audi and Tesla, most include a maximum allowable capacity (between 70 and 75 percent) for the battery, which will trigger a replacement if it dips below this figure during the warranty period.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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