Here are Few tips if you are beginner for owing a EV.
3 Things you need to keep in mind
- Keep SOC between 20-80%
- Full charge at least twice in a month - cell balancing
- Charge 30 min after your ride.
- Why 20-80%?
This can be divided into two parts,
What happens Beyond 80%
Charging a battery to 100% pushes the lithium ions into a high-voltage state. Holding them there for long periods (like leaving the EV parked at 100% overnight) creates chemical stress that degrades the battery's internal structure faster.
Why stay above 20%?
As the charge drops very low, internal resistance rises again. This makes the battery work harder to provide the same amount of power, which can lead to localized heating and strain.
2. What is cell Balancing ?
The BMS estimates your remaining range by tracking voltage and "counting" the energy going in and out. However, if you only ever charge between 20% and 80%, the software starts to lose track of where the actual "top" and "bottom" of the battery are.
Without a 100% reference point, the range estimate (the "State of Charge") can become inaccurate.
Charging to 100% provides a clear "ceiling." This recalibrates the sensors, ensuring that when the EV says you have 10% left, it’s an accurate reflection of the physical energy remaining.
3. Why to Wait 30min after Ride for a re-charge?
Waiting about 30 minutes after a ride before plugging in is a strategy mainly focused on thermal management.
Charging is also an exothermic process (it creates heat). If you plug in immediately, the charging heat is added to the existing driving heat. This can push the battery into a temperature range where the chemistry degrades faster.
Also, always try to park your vehicle in shade, avoid vehicle heating up especially for a EV scooter as there is no cooling mechanism built-in unlike EV cars.