Latest Research On The Myth Of The Age Of Electric Car Battery

All-New Zeekr 001 equipped with a 100kWh Qilin Battery battery from the CATL battery manufacturer giant. (Doc. CATL)

JAKARTA - With the growing popularity of electric cars, many myths are circulating about batteries as the main component. One of them assumes that electric car batteries are damaged quickly and must be replaced frequently. In fact, now quite a lot of research shows that with the right use, batteries can last a long time.

Well, there is the latest good news for candidates or owners of electric vehicles. The recently published research of the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center shows that the use of EV batteries in real conditions turns out to be better than standard laboratory testing that has been done so far.

Launching CarBuzz, Thursday, December 12, this study involved 92 lithium-ion batteries tested in four different conditions over two years. The first group was tested with a constant method, namely repeated charging and charging of batteries. The second group underwent a faster charging and emptying cycle, similar to stop-and-go conditions in city traffic. The third and fourth groups were tested with more realistic use patterns, based on data on the use of electric vehicles in two cities in the United States.

Research results show that the use of batteries in real conditions, such as in urban traffic or long-distance travel, actually prolongs battery life. Fast and frequent charging and emptying conditions, such as those in city traffic, do not have a negative impact on batteries.

This finding provides good news for electric vehicle owners, as it can reduce concerns about reducing battery capacity over time. In addition, this research can also help electric car manufacturers develop more effective battery care strategies.

With the results of this study, electric vehicle owners can be more calm in using their vehicles without worrying too much about decreasing battery performance. However, it remains important to follow the battery maintenance recommendations of vehicle manufacturers.