Can New Energy Vehicles Have Additional Batteries Installed to Increase Range?
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New energy vehicles can have additional batteries installed to increase range. Below is relevant information about new energy vehicles: Overview of New Energy Vehicles: New energy vehicles refer to automobiles that utilize unconventional vehicle fuels as power sources (or use conventional vehicle fuels with new types of onboard power units), integrating advanced technologies in vehicle power control and driving, resulting in vehicles with advanced technical principles, new technologies, and novel structures. Additional Information: New energy vehicles include pure electric vehicles, extended-range electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, hydrogen engine vehicles, etc.
As a car enthusiast who often tinkers with vehicles, I believe adding extra batteries carries significant risks. The original battery management system is designed for a fixed capacity, and additional installations can disrupt voltage balance, leading to overcharging and overheating of certain battery cells during charging. What's more troublesome is that both the vehicle structure and cooling system would require modifications, which are beyond the capability of ordinary repair shops. Even if you manage to install them, the range improvement is limited, while the increased weight of the vehicle leads to higher energy consumption. Last time, my friend spent a fortune on such modifications, only to experience battery swelling within six months, with repair costs several times higher than the electricity savings.
