Charge Over Time
While fast charging, your current becomes higher, increasing the lithium plating phenomenon. As such, it’s better to charge your car overnight at level one to ensure you don’t damage your battery.
How to Take Care of Your EV During Winter
Electric vehicles (EV) are the future of cars, and many prefer these vehicles above the standard gas ones. However, winter conditions take a toll on these vehicles. As such, you should ensure you’re fully prepared to maintain your electric vehicle this winter. We looked at why the cold weather impacts EVs and some DIY tips you can follow to maintain your vehicle.
Why Does Your EV Need to be Maintained During Winter?
An electric vehicle uses Lithium-ion batteries and basically creates electrical energy to power it by converting chemical energy. This is done using cathodes, anodes and electrolytes. If we simplify the process, electricity is generated by moving electrons from the negative terminal to the positive one. The lithium atoms produce the electrons, but the production rate of these lithium atoms decreases in colder temperatures.
It’s called the lithium plating phenomenon, where electropositive lithium atoms are instead converted into inert metal. At the end of the day, the battery’s performance decreases, and you won’t receive the range you usually get with an EV.
Tips for Winter Maintenance
There are several ways you can combat the degradation of your battery’s performance. We look at some tips that are easy to follow and require no extra equipment to complete.
Drive Smart This Winter
Maintaining your EV during winter is crucial to increase your battery’s performance. Not only does it mean better battery health, but it also ensures you have an extended driving range. The good news is that you can help protect your battery by following simple steps. Most of these steps are easy enough to complete with minimal effort. So ensure you drive smart this winter with your EV, enjoying the best performance.