What is the lifespan of a Wuling Hongguang battery?
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Wuling Hongguang batteries have a designed lifespan of 27 months. For average household use where the vehicle is driven conservatively, new car batteries often last 3-4 years. However, after the first replacement, batteries typically need to be changed every 2 years or so. Methods to check battery condition: Inspect the battery exterior: Check for bulging, leakage, partition damage, or corrosion on terminals. These signs indicate battery failure requiring replacement. Test battery voltage: After 2 hours of charging, measure individual cell voltage every 20 minutes - readings below 13V indicate problems. During discharge, test every 10 minutes in three intervals - if discharge is faster than other cells and voltage drops below 10V, the cell is faulty. Check for "water loss" and blackening: If charger shows red light continuously after 3-6 hours of charging, severe "water loss" has occurred. Remove the cover to inspect six round holes - black electrolyte color indicates lead powder detachment and cell failure. Maintenance methods: Charge promptly as frequent undercharging damages plates. Before starting, pedal like a bicycle for some time before engaging electric power to reduce high-current damage to plates. Periodic activation is needed to prevent capacity loss from settled active materials. Avoid fast chargers as they damage battery plates.
