Nowadays people are buying electric cars and scooters indiscriminately. As we return home after completing our journey, we often put our EV directly on charging. But, if you make the same mistake, be careful. This little habit can prove to be very dangerous for your car battery especially when you have traveled long distances in sweltering heat. Due to continuous driving, the temperature of the battery increases significantly. In such a situation, if you start charging immediately without wasting time, the thermal stress on the battery increases further.
Do not charge the battery when it is hot
Let us tell you that lithium-ion batteries are used in electric vehicles, which not only heat up while driving but also generate heat during charging. A research from IIT Madras revealed that when the outside temperature is 35 degrees Celsius or more and the battery is discharging rapidly, its internal temperature rises to more than 45 degrees Celsius. This figure of 45 degrees is very important for the battery. If you plug in the vehicle immediately after returning from a trip, the temperature of the already warm battery rises even more.
Excessive heat causes the battery to age rapidly, reduce capacity, and reduce range. Sometimes high temperatures can also be a major safety hazard. So, after driving, give the battery some time to cool down and come to normal temperature.
What should be considered for battery life?
- Relying on cooling alone is not enough. A few things are very important to keep in mind to keep the battery in good condition for years.
- Always monitor the battery health and get the vehicle serviced from an authorized center from time to time.
- Company Rules: Strictly follow all charging guidelines given by the vehicle manufacturing company (OEM).
- Safe Charging: Always use a reliable and good quality charger. Arrangement of charging point or station should also be proper.
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