A common concern for both cellphone and EV users are the batteries. Many consumers want batteries that last long, saving them from any trouble. So, do EV batteries degrade like cell phones?
Yes. However, electric vehicle batteries last longer than mobile phone batteries. Typical portable phone batteries have at least a lifespan of 3-5 years, depending on the conditions such as their construction, overcharging, and use. The most significant factor affecting battery life is its number of charging cycles. Each time a battery is charged and discharged, its capacity is lost, leading to a gradual reduction and overall range.
“The latest estimates for the lifespan of the average EV battery puts that number closer to 200,000 miles. Additionally, EDF Energy says that those batteries should last 10 to 20 years before requiring a replacement.”
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The EV battery lasts longer since EV batteries are significantly larger and use many li-ion cells working together as a battery pack. The similarity between EVs and mobile phones is that they lose capacity over time. Additionally, many EV manufacturers offer warranties on their batteries, typically ranging from 8 to 10 years, which means that the batteries are guaranteed to retain a certain percentage of their original capacity during that time.
In particular, Tesla’s advanced battery research group in Canada reportedly has developed a nickel-based battery that has a longer lifespan than the batteries typically used in electric vehicles, as EV-a2z noted. The research paper claims that the nickel-based battery chemistry is as long-lasting as LFP (li-ion phosphate).
Nonetheless, there are ways in which you can incorporate to prolong your battery’s life. EV-a2z listed some tips:
● Minimize exposure to maximum high temperatures when parked.
● Avoid using fast charging.
● Maintain optimal battery charge.
● Avoid frequent charging.
● Use the original charger.
● Avoid knocking or dropping your EV’s battery.
Proper maintenance and charging practices can help slow the degradation rate and extend an EV battery’s life.
