Aki Still Has A Vital Role In Electrified Cars, Here Are Tips For Caring For Him

Aki in an electric car. (Photo: HMID)

JAKARTA - The popularity of electrified vehicles in Indonesia continues to climb. Not only pure electric cars (Battery Electric Vehicles/BEVs), hybrid models (Hybrid Electric Vehicles/HEVs) are increasingly in demand by consumers.

However, behind the advanced technology of high-voltage batteries, electrification cars still rely on one important component that is often overlooked, namely small batteries or auxiliary batteries. According to the Auto2000 Marketing Division Head, Nur Imansyah Tara, aki plays a vital role as a resource for low-voltage electricity systems such as lights, audio, horns, and Electronic Control Unit (ECU).

Even though the electrification vehicle has a high voltage main battery, the 12-volt low voltage battery remains important because its function is as a resource for the car's electronic system. "AutoFamily still has to pay attention to battery conditions so that the electricity system works optimally," he said, quoted from his official statement, Saturday, October 18.

In pure electric cars, the battery gets power supply from high voltage batteries. While in hybrid cars, the source comes from a generator motor. Although different systems, both still need treatment so as not to cause problems when used.

Here are some easy ways to take care of small batteries on electrified vehicles:

1. Check the Aki Water Level For wet batteries, make sure the battery water is above the low level limit, but don't overdo it so it doesn't overflow during heat or sickle cars. Acidy battery water can trigger carat on the surrounding metal.

2. Check Aki Seat Make sure the battery binder is tight so it doesn't hurt. A loose battery risks spilled or corslet if it shifts and touches the metal.

3. Clean the AkiDebu Terminal or carat on the battery head can lower the power to deliver electricity. Clean it with a wire brush and apply anti-karat lubricant to keep it prime.

4. Beware that the BocorAki battery leaks due to cracked or sharp objects must be replaced.

5. Turn off Electricity When the Engine Dies The habit of turning off the engine without turning off the lights or air conditioning can speed up the decrease in battery power.

6. Turn on the Car Periodically If it's rarely used, start the hybrid car with a 'READY' position every 1.2 weeks for 15'20 minutes to keep the battery filled.

7. Avoid increasing the Electricity Burden The installation of additional devices can burden the battery and risk causing a short circuit.

8. Check the weight of the Aki Water Type for hydrometers to ensure the weight of the battery water is according to the standard. If not, replace the new battery immediately.