Is the battery drain severe for the BAIC EC3?
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BAIC EC3 does not have severe battery drain. Here are the detailed introductions about it: 1. Range: The stylish new EC3 offers an ultra-long range of 301-395 kilometers. 2. Charging: Equipped with a national standard fast charging port, it can be quickly charged wherever fast charging is available, going from 30% to 80% in half an hour. The motor is a water-cooled motor, which automatically cools down while running. 3. Configuration: Especially notable are the 5 vertically arranged LED daytime running lights on each side of the M-shaped front grille, enhancing the sense of technology while effectively ensuring daytime driving safety.
I've been driving the BAIC EC3 in the north for two years, and the battery drain can indeed be severe at times, especially in winter when temperatures drop below minus ten degrees Celsius. The range can drop from the officially claimed 300+ kilometers to just over 200, and it's even worse when using the heating and air conditioning. Daily city commuting is manageable, but on highways or with frequent rapid acceleration, the battery drains quickly, and the battery might have aged a bit. I take it to the 4S shop every six months to check the battery health, and the technician says avoiding fully charging and deep discharging helps prolong its life. Charging habits also matter—slow charging is less damaging than fast charging. Overall, you have to adapt; all electric vehicles are like this. In summer, using air conditioning drains less power, but if you frequently take long trips, range anxiety becomes a concern. It's advisable to keep a portable charger handy.
