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.
I've been driving the Wuling Hongguang for cargo delivery for five years. The battery usually lasts about three to five years, depending mainly on daily driving habits. For someone like me who often drives long distances, several hours a day, the battery gets fully charged, and its lifespan can be close to five years. However, if you're always driving around the city with trips lasting only about ten minutes each time, the battery doesn't get fully charged, and it will likely age in about three years. Last year, my car had trouble starting, and upon checking, the battery voltage was only 11 volts. I quickly replaced it to avoid delaying deliveries. It's advisable to check the terminals for corrosion or clean off dust every six months and conduct a test before winter to prevent potential failures in advance.
