Do Electric Vehicle Batteries Need to Be Fully Charged Every Time?
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Electric vehicle batteries do not need to be fully charged every time and can be charged as needed. Here is relevant information about new energy vehicle batteries: Follow the principle of shallow charging and discharging: Charging from 80% to 100% or from 60% to 80% will not have any negative impact on the battery. On the contrary, frequent deep charging and discharging can accelerate battery degradation. Signs of normal battery degradation: Decreased charging capacity or a significant reduction in range under the same charge level; increased charging time, as battery degradation affects performance, which in turn impacts charging and discharging times; inability to charge the battery to 100%, with charging stopping at around 80% each time.
I've been driving new energy vehicles for five or six years and don't think it's necessary to charge to 100% every time. My daily commute is just over 20 kilometers, and even a full charge only uses part of the battery capacity. Over time, this can accelerate battery aging. I set my phone app to charge up to 80%, which can extend the battery life by several years. I only charge to full on weekends for long trips, since the battery drains quickly on the road anyway. Extra caution is needed when charging in extremely high or low temperatures—cold weather reduces range, while heat damages the battery. Parking in an air-conditioned garage helps. The key is to tailor charging to your daily needs. For city commuters like me, it's about saving power, money, and hassle. Good habits mean a longer-lasting car and a happier wallet.
