Video Summary
Findings from the electric car review:There are two types of batteries, the NMC/NCA and LFP.
NMC/NCA batteries are generally used for cars with great autonomy and are more expensive. LFP batteries are in standard autonomy cars and are more economical.
Battery capacity is measured in kWh, and charging power is measured in kW.
Charging your electric car at different percentages every day helps calibrate the BMS.
Key points on how to take care of the electric car’s battery:
After 4 years with a Tesla Model 3, the battery degradation was less than 3%.
After a year and a half with the Model S and 35,000 kilometers, the degradation doesn't reach 1%.
Charge the battery between 60% and 80% in general.
It's okay to use fast chargers on road trips.
Key advice: When parking, connect the car when possible, as it helps with maintenance, including software updates, and balances the battery cells.
Battery cells wear out more quickly if they are kept at 100% or used down to 0% for extended periods of time. It's not good to have car parked with very low charge or with full charge during long periods.
There is also an important detail: it is a lie that the batteries have to be changed every 5 years. Tesla offers warranties for the batteries for 6-8 years.
Overall conclusion: Having an electric car is a wonderful and silent experience that allows you to travel much cheaper. It’s good to enjoy your car.
