Battery health is an integral part of having an EV, so knowing the basics of battery health can extend the life of your car’s battery. The healthier your battery is, the more energy it can hold, so if you don’t take care of it, over time your battery will degrade and you won’t get the same amount of range.
To avoid battery degradation, don't fully charge it to 100% every time you charge it, as overcharging it can actually damage your car's battery, leaving you with less range. This might sound like an odd tip but it works in a similar way to other electrical devices such as mobile phones and laptops. You might have noticed that over time these devices run out of battery faster compared to when they were brand new and it’s basically the same principle, except most people tend to replace these devices more often than they replace their cars. A good rule of thumb for knowing when to charge is waiting until it dips to 10-20% before charging and not fully charging to 100%, keep it to around 80% capacity.
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