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In simple terms, charging an EV battery to 100% will lead to a reduction in the total usable capacity of the battery. It might not be noticeable at first, but your battery will gradually lose its range as it degrades over time. Read More

The 80/20 Rule for Battery Electric VehiclesLike smartphone batteries, an EV's battery will last longer if you prevent it from charging 100 percent or running it down to zero. To extend your EV battery's life, remember the 80/20 rule, which means not charging past 80 percent and not letting it drop Read More

The amount of range lost depends on many factors such as the car itself, its potential range in normal weather, and whether the heat is on. According to AAA, EVs often lose 12% of their range in cold weather, but the loss leaps to 41% with the heater on full blast. Read More

around 50-60mphElectric cars are most efficient when driven at around 50-60mph. If you want to boost your EV's range, stick within this speed bracket. This isn't always possible, especially when driving on the motorway, but the Department of Energy says you'll use 14% less energy by driving 10mph sl Read More

The average life of an electric car battery is estimated to be 10 years under normal driving conditions. While calendar aging is one of the main reasons affecting battery longevity, other factors such as extreme heat, an extreme state of charge, and fast charging can negatively impact the lifespan o Read More

Electric car batteries are made possible by using probably the most advanced battery technologies on the market. But they still self-discharge, some batteries might drain faster and some might hold on to their energy better. If you leave your electric car parked for a couple of days, weeks, or even Read More

Out of all the responders to the study who couldn't charge their vehicles last year, more than three-quarters said that they couldn't top-up their batteries because the charger was out of service, with other major reasons for failed charging attempts being software glitches, payment processing error Read More

While there is research that shows that frequent fast (DC) charging can somewhat degrade the battery faster than AC charging, the effect on battery heath is very minor. In fact, DC charging only increases battery deterioration by about 0.1 percent on average. Treating your battery well has more to d Read More