How To Make Your EV Battery Last Longer
How To Make Your EV Battery Last Longer
As you drive and enjoy your electrified vehicle, you should alter some habits to maximize its battery lifespan. At Stratford Hyundai, we can help you explore the available electrified models through our new inventory and provide helpful guides to maximize the value you get from your electric vehicle. Visit our showroom today and let us match you with an all-electric vehicle perfect for your needs.
Don't Let The Battery Charge Fall Under 20%
Keeping your battery at least 20% of charge or more is beneficial for various reasons, including helping your battery last longer while giving you some range left instead of having to worry about running out of charge during drives.
Avoid Charging The Battery Past 80%
Just like you shouldn't let your battery fall below 20%, you don't want to charge your vehicle past 80%, especially if your daily commute allows it. Not charging your vehicle past 80% will leave room for regenerative braking to charge the battery during drives and avoid prematurely wearing the lithium-ion battery.
Follow Recommended Steps While Storing
For daily vehicle storage, keeping your electric vehicle in climate-controlled places is preferable to fully take advantage of the driving range. However, for long-term storage, you will need to check the charge every three months and never let the battery drain past 20%. Although that's what's recommended for most models, make sure to check your owner's manual.