All the most important for the batteries of electric cars

When thinking about buying an electric car, the most important feature that should be in your mind is the battery, which is powered by energy. In comparison, it is like the tank in a conventional car.

A battery has three main features to watch out for: capacity, charge, and mileage.

Capacity

Simply put – the more kWh the battery capacity, the greater the range of the electric car. 
Capacity is measured in an electrical measurement unit for the amount of energy used in 1 hour of 1 kW of power (kWh – kilowatt hours).
It is very important not to confuse the unit of measurement for capacity (kWh) with the unit of measurement for electric motor power (kW). The power of the motor is what makes the torque of electric cars impressive.

Charging

There are 3 main types and ways to charge your electric car, respectively the battery.
They are:
- First level – charging at home using a charger that is included with the electric car. It has a power of 2.4 kW and is plugged directly into the outlet. The downside is that it's extremely slow. Sometimes it can take up to 43 hours. depending on the size of the battery.
- Second level – offers much faster charging. It's an expensive investment, but you get really good charging with up to 23 kW of power.
- Level Three – Fast DC charging – available in public places in major cities and highways. Charging takes just over an hour to reach 80%. The charge power can reach up to 51 kW.

Mileage

Many factors determine mileage. Main ones are load, speed, use of electricity for extras while you travel, environment and more.
The braking energy regeneration system is a good helper in this regard because it can regenerate some of the energy used for purposes other than driving.

Of course, after years, a fully charged battery will not be able to cover the same initial mileage, because over time the ability to store energy is lost. That is why the manufacturers offer a warranty for the battery, which is up to 8 years. or until certain kilometers are reached.
Why is the safety buffer important?

The protective buffer is a very important protection for the battery. It prevents the full capacity of the battery from being used because it permanently shortens its life. Most electric cars use around 75% of the battery's capacity, with the buffer ensuring thousands of charge cycles before it degrades.
How to determine the charging time of your electric car?

Battery charging time varies according to charging method, engine power, battery capacity, driving and operating style, etc. Charging can take anywhere from an hour to a full day.
The three factors that determine the battery charging time are:
- Battery size - the smaller the battery, the faster it charges and vice versa. The charging speed also depends on the type of car and charger.
- Temperature – it affects all batteries. Colder temperatures slow charging and make EVs less efficient.
- Percentage of available battery - the more depleted the battery, the faster it will charge. Once it reaches 50%, charging slows down and stops at 80%.
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