EV batteries are impacted by extreme hot and cold temperatures, which can effect their performance and life.Where a warm/hot battery battery could hold a charge longer but could impact life.Whereas a cold battery would not hold a charge as long.
I understand, during charging there is heat gain. More with fast charging.
What is the ideal temperature for (Aperta’s) lithium-ion batteries 40-100 kWH packs ? 1) while in a garage/charging 2) operating temperature
Could routine normal charging vs rapid charging be optimal for battery life?
I imagine charging frequency and use power(%drain) might factor in too...
🤔I understand there was a 2015 “lizard” battery, which are more heat tolerant. Any experience on that technology? If any advantage...could certain lithium-ion batteries types be considered / offered for different climatic zones? Living in the SW... impact from heat would be my immediate question, but I also do cross country travel in the winter months. I don’t own an EV vehicle so I am not sure what manufacturers out there are recommending and what people are actually realizing.
My family has 3 EVs at the moment, and we had 2 others previously. My extended family has had a total of 12 EVs since 2012. We have had 4 Leafs, 2 i MiEVs, 2 e-Golfs, 2 Bolt EVs, 1 i3 REx, and 1 Smart EQ.
Most / all of them had heating in the pack - it is a must for cold winters - we live in New England. And a few have active cooling, and the Chevy Bolt EV has liquid cooling. Cars go through extensive testing, and that includes temperature extremes.