At what battery level should new energy vehicles be charged?
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It is advisable to charge the vehicle when the battery level drops to around 20%. Specific reasons: Most manufacturers recommend charging the vehicle when the battery level is around 20%. This ensures the vehicle can safely reach the nearest charging station and prevents minor damage to the battery from frequent charging. Additionally, not fully charging or discharging the battery regularly can lead to a reduction in battery capacity. Tips for charging new energy vehicles: During use, accurately control charging time and frequency based on actual conditions. Overcharging, excessive discharging, or insufficient charging can shorten battery life. Avoid overheating of the charging plug, as prolonged overheating may cause short circuits or poor contact, damaging both the charger and the battery.
There's a lot to consider when charging new energy vehicles. I usually plug in the charging cable when the battery drops to 20%. After driving an electric car for three years, I've noticed that if the battery frequently falls below 10%, a red warning pops up on the dashboard. Doing this long-term accelerates battery degradation significantly. Once, during a business trip, I was forced to drive until the battery reached 5%, and after charging at home, the range directly decreased by 8 kilometers. Nowadays, car manufacturers recommend maintaining the battery level between 20% and 80%, similar to how you shouldn't wait until your phone dies before charging it. Extra caution is needed in winter, as low temperatures can make the battery display inaccurately high—what appears as 15% might actually be just 8%. So, I've developed a habit: charging at 30% during commutes and topping up to 50% at service areas during long trips.
