Over the last decade, we have brought commercial availability of EVS (EVS), and in 2025 all major automakers will have some. EV model On the road. To deal with EVs is to replace the internal combustion engine that produces carbon dioxide with a large battery. This is to increase sustainability when assuming that it charges the EV battery with electricity due to clean and renewable energy sources. How long the battery lasts and what can you do when the battery no longer provides charging?
Most EVs Run on a lithium ion batteryCompared to other batteries, thanks to the beneficial energy -to -weight ratio and life. In this article, there is a great article, but it does not enter the basics of the battery. Lithium ion battery technology.
Extended the life of the EV battery
One of the best ways to increase the sustainability of the product is to make the most of the product before providing a different purpose. There are many things How to extend battery life; There are a few basics you need to know:
Most importantly, do not overdose and discharge the battery. For the best battery life, keep the battery to 20-80 %. More than 80 % of charging is considered to be overcharged and less than 20 % is deep discharge. If possible, drive the EV until the battery reaches 20 %, then charges 80 %by timer. Restrict 100 % claims by long distance travel.
High current also creates a lot of tension in the battery. In the early days of the EV era, it is commercial to avoid recharging the EV’s battery quickly, but it has been changed as the battery technology has evolved. Level 3 charging has a impact on the battery life. 2025.
Other modifications of the battery, such as driving with lead feet, are also less for the battery life. But you can accelerate Create a heat that reduces battery life As time goes by. no way Battery management system can track and manage battery performance. Protect the strains mentioned above. BMS also provides guidelines for timing of replacing or servicing batteries.
If you are concerned about battery performance, check the qualified technicians.
A study published in January 2025 shows that the EV battery has an approximate life. Up to 195,000 miles. If you drive US average US average 14,489 milesEvery 13.5 years, you need to replace the EV battery.
The tax of the EV battery
The EV battery recycling has evolved significantly, but the industry can benefit from adopting standardized designs so that the battery can be easily changed. January 2025 Report At the World Economic Forum.
Some companies try to make lithium ion battery batteries more extensive and more efficient. Redwood material and Lee Cycle. After them Disassemble the batteryLithium can be restored and parts can be reused to assemble a new battery.
Therefore, if you can recycle the battery, but if you still have a lifespan in the old EV battery, you have a better choice.
use
The battery can no longer supply power to the vehicle, but it can still store energy. By Reconstruct the batteryThe company can take advantage of the remaining usefulness. For example, they can get used to it Provide a backup power storage to the electric grid. Celebrating energy We have created a module battery pack from old EV and hybrid batteries that can be used for industrial -sized energy storage solutions. The battery can no longer have a power car Ideal for storing fixed energy.
Make the EV more sustainable
Since electric vehicles seem to be the future, it is logical to make it sustainable as possible. The easiest way is to extend the life of the EV battery by adjusting the driving and charging habits.
By supporting a company that recycles and uses used EV batteries, the organization and the government can encourage the reuse of valuable materials and interfere with landfills. Sufficient research, planning, and support can one day recycle or change the entire car.
About the author
Derek McKee is a R & D chemist in the coating industry. Because of his background, he really likes to educate others about personal safety and environmental protection.
Editor’s note: Originally published on February 4, 2020, the article was updated in February 2025.
