Why does the new electric vehicle have a short driving range?
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Electric vehicles, the short driving range is directly related to the battery capacity. Concept of battery aging: If it is an old battery, it may be due to battery aging. Aging is often associated with failure, but strictly speaking, aging and failure are two different concepts. Aging refers to the deterioration of power battery performance parameters over time. Issues that may arise: If a new battery is installed, issues such as motor demagnetization, coil short circuits, which increase power consumption, or poor connections in the wiring can affect the range and need to be checked. It could also be a problem with the controller or the rear hub. Determining whether the controller is malfunctioning is relatively simple, mainly observed from the riding condition, which includes: The electric vehicle moves at a slower speed, accelerates sluggishly, and there is a noticeable lack of power.
After buying a brand-new electric car, I found that while the advertisement claimed a range of 500 kilometers, in reality, it barely managed over 300 before running low on battery. Discussing with friends, I learned that the main issue lies in driving habits; I frequently press the accelerator to overtake, and since electric cars have instant high power, energy consumption spikes rapidly, naturally reducing the range. Additionally, during winter, low temperatures severely degrade battery performance, and even using seat heating consumes a significant amount of power. It's recommended to maintain a steady speed while driving, avoid excessive speed, and minimize air conditioning use; preheating the battery before charging can slightly improve performance. From a practical standpoint, electric cars differ from gasoline cars—pressing the accelerator aggressively tends to result in shorter range.
