How long does an electric vehicle last?
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A modern and environmentally friendly electric vehicle is increasingly appearing on the roads. Given the large upfront investment, it should come as no surprise that you want to know about the lifespan of an electric vehicle. Note, in particular, that battery reliability is of great importance.
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Electric vehicle battery life
The lifespan of an electric vehicle mainly depends on the battery. However, the kilometers traveled do not directly affect battery life. Indeed, it is its charge and discharge cycles that should be taken into account.
The average battery life is between 1000 and 1500 charge cycles. This gives a battery life of 10 to 15 years for a car traveling 20 km per year. Thus, with the same battery, you can travel 000 to 200 km.
The conditions of use of the car, as well as the temperature conditions (whether it sleeps in the garage or outside), as well as natural aging will also affect the life of the battery.
Solutions to Optimize Electric Vehicle Battery Life
The best way to extend the battery life of an electric vehicle is to adapt the charging method. For example, do not fully discharge or fully charge the battery.
To extend its life, it is best to keep it at a 20 to 80% charge level. It is recommended to charge the battery to 100% and let it fully discharge once a year.
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Electric car engine life
The engine of your electric vehicle shouldn't fail you in the first place. Indeed, with daily use of 30 to 40 km per day or 20 km per year, the engine can work for 000 years. The engine life of a modern electric vehicle can travel several million kilometers, while a gasoline car engine rarely exceeds 50 km.
Electric vehicle service life
As you may have already understood, the lifespan of an electric vehicle mainly depends on the life of its battery. However, the latter can be changed.
Thus, the lifespan of the electric vehicle itself depends on:
- Electric vehicle model;
- The frequency of its use;
- Your driving style;
- The type of roads used, etc.
Unlike diesel locomotives, you will not need regular oil changes or even engine maintenance. The brakes are also used much less frequently on an electric vehicle.
The electric vehicle is serviced approximately every 30 km. Please note that for a diesel or gasoline-powered locomotive vehicle, service must be carried out every 000-15 km.
Adapt your driving experience to extend the lifespan of your electric vehicle
To extend the life of your electric vehicle, you can use advanced driving techniques:
- In particular, sharp accelerations should be avoided as they wear out the battery.
- Check tire pressure regularly.
- Use your car regularly.
- Use the electric vehicle's powerful engine brake to help generate energy in your battery.
- Expect slowdowns.
- Avoid unnecessary charging of the vehicle.
- Keep windows closed when walking fast.
