Prolonged hot weather will have a negative impact on your electric vehicle and cause some parts of the vehicle to degrade quickly. So what should you do to preserve your beloved electric vehicle? The article below will help you understand the effects of heat and corrective measures to maintain optimal operating conditions for electric vehicles.
5 negative effects of hot weather on electric vehicle
- Battery charging speed
Electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries will operate best in a temperature range of 20 – 25 degrees Celsius. Too high a temperature will cause the electronic components in the battery to degrade faster. At the same time, as you approach the overheating point, the battery’s charging speed will decrease. This happens because the battery management system (BMS) adjusts the charging rate according to the temperature of the battery to avoid overheating. Charging can even be paused for safety while the battery cools down. - Battery cooling system
Depending on the cooling system on each electric vehicle model, the battery will not be affected by the same temperature level. Using liquid cooling is more effective than using forced air. Therefore, vehicle owners should check the vehicle’s cooling system and make appropriate trip adjustments in hot weather conditions. - Battery life
Electric vehicle batteries also have a certain lifespan and degrade over time like any other type of battery. However, some bad situations can promote faster battery degradation. Results of a study conducted on 6,000 electric vehicles showed that hot climates degrade battery life faster than temperate climates. In addition, the rate of battery degradation is even faster if car owners in hot climates frequently use fast chargers. Because fast battery charging uses accelerated current, it creates higher than normal heat levels.
4. Driving range
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), in temperatures around 35 degrees Celsius and with air conditioning turned on, the driving range of electric vehicles will decrease by 17%. Of course, different types of electric vehicles will be affected with different intensity under extreme weather conditions.
There are a number of measures you can take to maximize your driving range in hot weather, such as planning your trip in advance, cooling the cabin while the car is still plugged in to the charger to maintain the right temperature while you get in the car. This not only makes you and your passengers more comfortable, but also reduces the strain on your car’s battery.
5. Tire
Hot weather can reduce the reliability and safety of any car tire, and electric vehicles are no exception. Improperly inflated tires can overheat in the summer, and in the worst case scenario, this can cause the tire to blow out. To make sure your tires are in good condition, use a tire pressure gauge to check them regularly.
2. How to overcome the impact of hot weather on electric vehicles
Park in the shade and prioritize slow charging
Hot weather conditions can negatively impact the lifespan and reduce the charge level of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. Therefore, vehicle owners should park in the shade if possible. In the absence of shade, the driver should use some tools such as sunshades and heat-insulating film for the windshield to reduce the temperature in the car.
In particular, vehicle owners should limit fast charging at uncovered stations, because high-intensity current combined with high weather temperatures will cause the battery to degrade quickly. Therefore, owners should prioritize slow charging during the summer and limit parking in the sun.
While parked in the parking lot, consider charging your electric vehicle with EBOOST – the largest open charging network system in Vietnam. This will allow climate control features to continue to cool the electric car’s battery as needed. In particular, EBOOST’s charging system also has an automatic power-off mode when the vehicle is fully charged, helping you no longer worry about the vehicle’s battery being affected by hot weather. With a network of more than 1,000 convenient, safe and affordable charging points throughout Vietnam, we believe that EBOOST will bring you a satisfied service.
Equip a consumer electric car charger at home
Installing a residential electric car charger at home is also an effective method to help you keep your car battery healthy during the hot summer season. The biggest advantages of charging an electric car at home are saving time and charging costs. And especially, in harsh weather that damages your car’s battery life, you will not need to go to public charging stations to charge your car.
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Reference: Vneconomy.vn