What is the battery life of the Changan Eado EV200?
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The Changan Eado EV200's battery theoretically lasts 3-6 years. The battery life mentioned here refers to the point when the battery's charging capacity drops to 70% of its original capacity (this standard has no national reference). During the vehicle's 5-year warranty period, the 4S shop will regularly test the battery. If they find any modules with reduced performance, they will recommend replacement. Here are some tips for car battery maintenance: 1. Avoid long-term parking: The battery installed in the car will self-discharge during prolonged parking, so it's best to drive the car at least once a week, preferably for more than 20 minutes, to allow the battery to charge while driving. 2. Close windows before turning off the engine: The car's windows and sunroof switches are powered by the battery, so it's best to close all windows before turning off the engine, rather than after, or even using the long-press lock button to close windows after leaving the car. 3. Keep the battery clean and tidy: Regular inspection is an effective way to extend the car battery's service life. Use a professional battery electrode brush or a discarded toothbrush to clean dust and corrosion from the battery's positive and negative terminals. Apply a layer of Vaseline or grease to the contact surfaces to form a protective film.
I've been driving this Changan Eado EV200 for two years now, and the battery has proven quite reliable. With a full charge, it's rated for around 200km, and in city driving, I can easily get 190km. Regarding lifespan, the 4S shop told me that with normal use within the 8-year warranty period, there shouldn't be any issues, but it's best to avoid frequent fast charging and parking in high temperatures. I usually charge it once a week with slow charging. In winter, the range does drop a bit, by up to 20%, but it's manageable. Overall, with proper charging and maintenance, the battery should last 7 to 8 years. Replacing a new battery is a bit costly, around ten thousand yuan, but when you do the math, it's still more economical than a gasoline car.
