What to Do If an Electric Vehicle Battery Gets Hot While Charging?
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Solutions for an electric vehicle battery getting hot while charging: 1. Battery issues: Aging of the battery, increased internal resistance, dried-up electrolyte, or internal short circuits can cause heating. Additionally, the formation of sulfate crystals and sediment sticking to the lead plates during charging and discharging can increase battery resistance and lead to heating. Solution: These issues can be addressed through technical means such as adding water, desulfation, and depolarization. If the battery heats up due to a short circuit or broken cell, it is best to replace the battery. 2. Charger issues: Most chargers lack pulse functionality and negative pulse depolarization capability, often failing to maintain a constant voltage in the later stages of charging. This can cause the battery voltage to exceed permissible limits, leading to excessive gas generation, water loss, and heating. Solution: It is essential to choose the correct charger for the electric vehicle. The charging process is an electrochemical reaction, during which slight heating is normal. However, abnormal heating, when the battery is in good condition, is likely due to the charger.