4 tips for a longer lifespan of your car battery

With the tips below, the battery of your electric car will last longer.

• Tip 1. Don't use fast chargers
• Tip 2. Park indoors
• Tip 3. Charge your battery up to 80%
• Tip 4. Use the car regularly

You battery deteriorates faster when using a fast charger. This is because the battery can't handle high voltage and the heat it generates well. That why you should use a regular fast charger more often, like a 22kW one.

The outside temperature can also influence the battery of your electric car. When you park your car outside in the freezing cold, you lose about 20 to 30% of your power. That's bad for the battery, so make sure to park your car indoors or in a garage and charge it here. Isn't that possible? Plan a charging session an hour before you leave. That way, you also use the heat that comes from the battery and you won't have to turn up the heating that much.

It's better for your battery if you charge it up to 80% instead of 100%. That's because the last 20% costs the battery and your car more energy. This also happens when the car drops below 20%. The battery will have to work harder while it's charging. You can adjust this in the settings of some cars, so you'll receive a notification.

When you car stands still for a longer period of time, the battery will drain. It's okay if you don't use your car for a few weeks. Aren't you using your car for over a month, like during a vacation? Connect it to a charging station at home or drive to a public charging station. That way, you can keep the battery in good condition and you won't need a next charging session soon.