When we should worry and how we can avoid replacement costs higher than vehicle value.
When buying a vehicle electric, One of the priorities in the buyer’s thoughts is the battery. It’s no coincidence: the battery is the most expensive piece of an electric.
Know-be that replace a battery, In several cases, it is more expensive than buying an electric; can go from 20 000 to 40 000 euros. Therefore, taking care of it, prolonging its life, is a fundamental step.
Batteries usually have a guarantee from the manufacturer of 8 years or 160 000 kilometers. Of course a autonomy or decreasing, In most cases between 1% and 3% per year. But after these deadlines you don’t have to go to the scrap.
In truth, The battery of an electric vehicle can last between 10 and 20 years.
“But there are several factors that influence this deadline. In countries with very hot or cold climates, batteries degrade faster than in mild climates,” explains Matas Buzelis, a car expert and director of communication at Carvertical, in a statement sent to ZAP.
What factors Do they influence the longevity of the battery?
Manufacturers recommend keeping it with 20–80% loading and avoiding frequent use of fast loading stations. Some manufacturers limit load levels, preventing vehicles from loading to 100% or completely unloading.
One Full discharge can damage the battery; but 100% loading also.
Those who have home charging station should keep the car on so that the battery charge level automatically regulates it, keeping it in 80%.
Returning to the subject climate – And because the electric batteries are very sensitive to temperature variations – it is advisable to park the vehicle in shadow in summer and in a warm garage in winter.
The efficiency of electric motors is at least twice the internal combustion engines and, in many cases, the efficiency rate exceeds 80–85%. As the electric motor generates little heat during its operation, the autonomy of an electric vehicle decreases significantly in cold time.
One driving style More aggressive has a minimal effect, although accelerations and sudden brakes can have some influence.
