Do New Energy Vehicles Need to Be Fully Charged at Once?
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New energy vehicles do not need to be fully charged at once. Here are specific details about new energy vehicles: 1. Definition: The terminology varies by country. In Japan, they are commonly referred to as "low-emission vehicles." In 2001, Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Ministry of the Environment, and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry formulated the "Low-Emission Vehicle Development and Popularization Action Plan." New energy vehicles are those that use unconventional vehicle fuels as power sources (or conventional vehicle fuels with new on-board power devices), integrating advanced technologies in vehicle power control and drive systems to form vehicles with advanced technical principles, new technologies, and innovative structures. 2. Classification: New energy vehicles include natural gas-fueled vehicles, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, methanol-fueled vehicles, and clean gasoline vehicles that meet the strictest emission and fuel efficiency standards.
When I first got my electric car, I also kept thinking I had to charge it to full capacity. Later, manufacturer training made me realize it's completely unnecessary. Nowadays, lithium batteries are most afraid of deep charging and discharging—it's like how people don't need to overeat every meal. For daily use, it's recommended to plug in when the battery drops to 20%-30% and unplug when it reaches 80%-90%, as this is the most battery-friendly approach. There are slow charging stations in my neighborhood, so I typically top up every two to three days. A half-hour grocery run can add about 100 kilometers of range. I only charge to 100% if I have a long trip planned the next day. During my last maintenance check, the technician said my charging habits could extend the battery's lifespan by at least two years.
Using an electric car for daily school runs is really economical, but there's no need to overthink charging. I usually plug in when the range drops to around 150 km, and after dinner, I take a walk to the garage to unplug. The charging station app allows setting a charging limit – a quick swipe on the phone to cap it at 90% is super convenient. Once, I forgot to set the limit and charged to 100%, resulting in no energy recovery when starting the car, making the drive feel awkward. The service center explained that at full charge, the system automatically cuts off for protection, which ironically consumes more power. Now, I charge my car just like my phone – plugging in whenever needed, which is convenient and better for battery longevity.
