EV charging best practices to prolong battery life

[TenzingNorg44y]

I'm curious about your charging routines and tips for maximizing battery life. As a new EV owner myself, I've been diving into the research on battery care.

I've found that it's generally best to avoid full charges and deep discharges. Keeping your battery between 45% and 75% most of the time is ideal. Of course, there are exceptions for longer trips, but try to avoid making it a habit.

Also, while DC fast charging is convenient for long trips, it's best to use Level 2 charging at home whenever possible.

I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences on charging your EVs!

 

[Cj_miles]

I always charge my battery to 100% before long road trips and begin recharging around 20%; however, for city driving, I typically keep a charge level between 20% and 80%.

 

[fullEV8]

45%-75% - this is good. Take advantage of scheduling charging during off-peak hours if your utility offers lower rates during those times. Also, I recommend monitoring your charging habits. Anyway, what EV model do you have?

 

[Stronger_59]

45%-75% - this is good. Take advantage of scheduling charging during off-peak hours if your utility offers lower rates during those times. Also, I recommend monitoring your charging habits. Anyway, what EV model do you have?

This is what I also do. I also use a Lvl 2 charging at home and limit DC fast charging to long trips.
What kind of range are you getting with your EV so far?