Hot weather can kill an electric car battery!
Caught in the middle of a heat wave, Turkey continues to break temperature records. This situation has caused electric car owners to worry about some issues. A new research has revealed that the electric vehicle range decreases on hot days.
How does hot weather affect the electric vehicle battery?
A study conducted in the US examined the performance of electric vehicles on hot and mild days. According to the study, weather conditions can reduce driving distance by about 20 percent. So car owners need to be aware of extreme heat and adjust their driving range accordingly.
The most efficient operation of electric cars is at moderate temperatures. However, as temperatures rise in the summer months, chemical reactions in the battery accelerate and can cause it to wear out more quickly. The battery may also have to work harder to meet the vehicle’s air conditioning needs.
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The battery’s management system is also strained more during charging on hot days. It works much harder to keep the battery cool. This thermal load reduces charging efficiency and can slow down the charging speed to prevent overheating damage.
There are some steps you can follow in this regard. First, we recommend parking the car in shady areas out of direct sunlight. You can also start the car before driving to help the battery cool down. You can also limit charging to 80 percent capacity in hot weather to reduce the pressure on the battery.
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