The adoption of EVs is increasing every day. As the EV owners learn to use this modern technology, there come new questions from its users. One of the questions is if it is right to charge overnight.
In this blog, we will be addressing this concern by understanding things to consider before deciding to charge overnight and how we can plan our EV Charging for the longevity of its battery and at the same time minimize our range anxiety.
Two things to consider while deciding if to charge every night are –
- Charging Need
The need for charging depends on the distance you expect to travel and the range your car can provide. If your vehicle comes with a range of 200+ miles and you travel 100+ miles daily, then you should charge daily. Whereas, if you expect to take about 40 miles daily, you can choose to charge every other day.
- Convenience
Charging daily is undoubtedly convenient. You are prepared for the unexpected trip that might come up. If not, you need to rely on public Electric vehicle charging stations. But, as the EV infrastructure grows, private companies like Statiq, are working with the motive to provide the best public EV Charging experience. They ensure that basic amenities like restaurants and toilets are near their charging stations.
Overnight Charging Fear
While deciding to charge overnight, you might still be worried about the danger of fire while plugged in or that if you keep the car plugged in even after it is completely charged, the car will keep using electricity and cost you money.
Do not worry! contemporary electric vehicles have battery management systems to guard against overcharging and other problems. When the car’s battery reaches the level, you have specified for charging, it automatically turns off the charge.
How You Should Plan Your Overnight EV Charging?
- While charging overnight you can put a limit of 80% for daily charging. Statiq App allows users to specify their charging percentage. Allowing charging to stop automatically helps EV owners to charge stress-free. Additionally, limiting charging to 80% helps extend batteries’ lifespan.
- Level 2 AC (Alternating Current) chargers are a good option for at-home charging. Though they deliver a slower charge than fast chargers, slower charging speeds are better for the battery and lengthen its life.
- Electric car manufacturers often provide guidelines and recommendations for charging practices to optimize the longevity and health of the vehicle’s battery. Follow them!
- We need to keep updating our EV software, ensuring necessary improvements to battery management systems, charging algorithms, and optimizing the overall health of the battery.
Conclusion
We can decide if to charge our EV overnight as per our needs and convenience. EVs are designed to resist overnight charging and over that we can predefine charging percentage, allowing EVs to stop charging automatically. Further, if you take the necessary steps while overnight charging, you can promote the longevity of your battery and enjoy optimal performance over the life of your electric vehicle.
