Summer is here, and with rising temperatures and summer road trips just around the corner, it is essential to be prepared to enjoy your electric adventures to the fullest.
Electric cars, like traditional cars, can also be affected by high temperatures: extreme heat can affect battery life and charging speed. If in traditional cars, coolant and radiator fluids come into play to prevent excessive engine overheating, in electric cars there are special temperature regulation systems that preserve the condition of lithium-ion batteries.
These are critical components especially when the car is running or charging, because outside temperatures contribute to raising the already high temperatures of the battery pack in action. Hot weather, especially when outside temperatures exceed 35 degrees, affects the performance and overall health of the battery, so it is important to put some useful tricks into practice.
Here are some tips for traveling and charging your electric car smoothly in the summer.
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Take a break
In summer, especially during long trips, it is essential to take breaks. While your car is charging at the station, take advantage of a refreshing break. Ewiva stations are always located in strategic locations where e-drivers can find bars, restaurants, stores and services within walking distance. A great opportunity to refuel and experience charging time to the fullest.
While charging, use the pre-cooling feature
Although newer electric cars are equipped with advanced and more efficient cooling systems, it is good to maintain healthy habits to best preserve them. While charging, activate the cabin’s pre-cooling function: the air conditioner will use the energy delivered by the grid, preserving that of the battery, which you can instead make full use of during the journey.
Adopt a balanced driving style
In addition to using air conditioning and the right tricks to maximize energy efficiency, there are other best practices that can positively influence the electric travel experience in the warmer months. In particular, adopting a balanced driving style, thus moderating speed and avoiding abrupt maneuvers, preserves battery health, as well as enhancing the safety of those on board and increasing the efficiency of the car.
Charging at the least hot times of the day
High outdoor temperatures are the most difficult element of disruption to deal with during the summer: electric car batteries, and especially charging stations, can experience a drop in performance the moment temperatures exceed 35 degrees. Charging during the cooler times of summer days is a very effective way to achieve more efficient charging. So, if possible, charge your car early in the morning or in the evening, thus avoiding the hottest times of the day
Sources:
– https://insideevs.it/features/676233/auto-elettrica-consigli-caldo-estate/
– https://insideevs.it/features/723981/ricarica-auto-elettrica-caldo-estate/
– https://www.electromaps.com/it/blog/limpatto-del-calore-sulle-batterie-delle-auto-elettriche#:~:text=Batteria%20e%20surriscaldamento,elevate%20e%20i%20viaggi%20pi%C3%B9%20lunghi.