Safety Guide for Charging and Using New Energy Vehicles in Winter
Safety Guide for Charging and Using New Energy Vehicles in Winter
After winter arrives, the cold weather has caused various problems for numerous new energy vehicle owners.
" Why has the vehicle's driving range been shortened?"
"Why is the charging speed so slow?"
Don't worry! Today, MARUIKEL has compiled a guide for charging and using vehicles in winter for you, which can help keep your beloved car in "good health" and enable it to run safely in the cold winter. Highly recommended to everyone!
1. Check the Performance and Condition of the Battery
The battery of a new energy vehicle is a core component whose health condition directly affects the vehicle's performance and safety. After winter arrives, it is a must to check the battery's power capacity, whether the connections of the battery packs are firm, and whether the driving range has been shortened, etc., in order to understand the working condition of the battery and ensure its performance and driving range.
2. Extend the charging time
In winter, the battery of new energy vehicles is like a person who has a poor appetite in cold weather. Charging becomes a bit "picky" and not easy to be fully charged, and the power may not be enough. Therefore, we have to charge the battery for a longer period. Don't rush to unplug the charger to allow it to "have a good dinner". It is normal that the charging time in winter will be slightly compared to other seasons. Moreover, slow charging is better for the battery, just like chewing food slowly for better digestion. When vehicle owners plan to drive out,, they need to fully consider the situation of the reduced driving range, so as not to run out of power on the road and run into trouble.
3. Suitable charging temperature
When charging new energy vehicles, it is advised to keep the temperature between 0℃ and 45℃, so that the battery will be in better condition. Don't charge in winter when it is too cold. If you really need to charge, find a warm place or wait for a warmer time. Charge immediately when the battery power is low, don't wait until it is almost out of power. Remember to drive the car frequently when it is parked outside so that the battery is not easily damaged.
4. Keep the charging plug clean and dry
Frost easily forms on the ground in the winter mornings. When the sun comes out, the frost turns into water. If the water leaks onto the charging plug, it may be bad for the battery. Before charging your car outside, you must first check whether the plug is clean and make sure there is no water inside. Charging is safe and the battery will not have any problems in this way.
5. Warm up the car before driving
If you park your car outside at night in winter, you will have to warm it up the next morning because it is too cold. If the temperature drops below 0℃ at night and the outside of the car is frozen, you will have to start the car the next morning to warm it up and wait for a minute or two before driving. If you do this, the car battery can last for a few more years.
6. Charge the car promptly after use
After driving a new energy vehicle in winter, you must charge it quickly. Don't let the power become too low. It's best to keep it above 20%. When driving, don't wait until the battery is completely exhausted before stopping since overdischarge is not good for the battery. When you see that the battery level is about to drop below 20% while driving, you should quickly find a place to charge it. This is the best way to take care of the battery.
7. Even if the car is not running, it still needs to be charged regularly.
If you don't drive a new energy vehicle for a long time, you must fully charge it before you put it away. Never leave the battery empty, otherwise the battery will run out of power, and its ability to store electricity will deteriorate in the future. You will have to replace it with a new one soon, and its life will be shortened.
8. Pay attention to charging safety
Before charging a new energy vehicle, you must first check whether the voltage of the charging pile is compatible with the battery. Then check whether the charging gun and wire are broken, otherwise there may be leakage, which is very dangerous. Moreover, make sure that the charging gun is firmly inserted, don't insert it crookedly, otherwise it will not charge and may go wrong.
9. Maintain good car-using habits
It is recommended not to use plugs or electrical appliances after turning off the car engine, as this may affect the service life of the battery. Try to control the air-conditioning blower speed at Level 1 or 2. At the same time, turn on the vehicle's recirculation mode. In this way, relatively warm air can be blown out and the power-saving effect can be achieved as well. Furthermore, people in the vehicle can turn on the warm air mode intermittently, which can not only keep warm but also avoid power loss.
10. Regularly maintain tires
Due to thermal expansion and contraction in cold weather, the tire pressure of vehicles will decrease, which leads to an increase in the rolling resistance of tires and a reduction in the driving range. It is recommended that car owners pay close attention to the tire pressure and inflate the tires promptly.
