Overview of EV Batteries

Name: Overview of EV Batteries
Uploaded: 2023-05-18T17:00:00-07:00
Duration: 2 min 7 s
Description: Discover types, lifespan, and maintenance of EV batteries, their environmental impact, and future advancements in technology. Tips for prolonging battery life included.

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This video provides an overview of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, covering their types, lifespan, and maintenance. It explains how EV batteries work, their environmental impact, and the future advancements expected in battery technology. The video also offers tips for prolonging battery life and optimizing performance.

Today's all-electric cars, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids use lithium-ion battery packs. They're often built to last longer than the vehicle itself. However, electric car batteries will slowly begin to lose the amount of energy they can store over time. This is called battery degradation. On the bright side, when used normally, most modern EV batteries will last well over 10 years. Most will go well past that point before ever needing to be replaced. To maintain a battery pack at peak performance, keep your EV charged to between 60 and 80 percent, minimize fast charging, and avoid continued exposure to extreme temperatures. Most automakers have an 8 to 10 year or 100,000 miles warranty period on their batteries. Battery repairs can be expensive, so it's important to understand what the warranty covers. Ask your sales representative. Some warranties won't cover repairs from damage caused by using non-approved parts or damage caused by non-certified technicians. Hybrid car batteries are similar to EV batteries, just smaller. They typically last a vehicle's lifetime. Automakers usually offer a warranty for at least 80,000 miles. Some automakers even offer lifetime warranties. If a battery does need to be replaced out of warranty, the cost of a new battery pack is high but continues to decline. Some technicians can even install an approved used battery pack at a lower cost. Discarded batteries can be recycled or repurposed. Many repurposed EV batteries still have 70 percent or more of their capacity left. They can be used for everything from powering streetlights to being the backup power for elevators. Thanks for watching. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get recommendations for other useful content on green cars and how they can work best for you.

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