Should you look at V or SOC for electric vehicle battery level?
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For electric vehicles, battery level should be checked using SOC. State of Charge (SOC), also called remaining battery level, is commonly expressed as a percentage. It represents the ratio between the remaining dischargeable capacity after the battery has been used for a period or left idle for a long time, and its fully charged capacity. When SOC=100%, it means the battery is fully charged; when SOC=0%, it means the battery is completely discharged. Below is an introduction to automotive SOC and other indicator lights on the car dashboard: Automotive SOC: The full name is State of Charge, which represents the ratio between the remaining dischargeable capacity after the battery has been used for a period or left idle for a long time, and its fully charged capacity. It is commonly expressed as a percentage. Other indicator lights: The hazard warning light is used to alert other vehicles and pedestrians when the car experiences major malfunctions or emergencies; the hazard warning signal is indicated by simultaneous flashing of front, rear, left, and right turn signals. The battery indicator light shows the working status of the battery. It lights up when the ignition is turned on and turns off after the engine starts; if it doesn't light up or stays on continuously, the generator and circuit should be checked immediately. The fuel indicator light alerts when fuel is insufficient. When this light comes on, it means the fuel is nearly depleted. Generally, the vehicle can still travel about 50 kilometers from when the light comes on until the fuel runs out.
