Winter is here, and many people find their electric vehicle no longer runs well. This is because the drop in temperature reduces battery performance and affects its capacity, so in winter an electric vehicle needs special care. Here are several tips for maintaining an electric vehicle in winter.

1. Use the brakes less and ride at a steady speed. When riding, it is best to keep a medium or constant speed; where you need to slow down, decelerate and coast in advance, use the brakes as little as possible, and even in a hurry or on good roads, do not keep the throttle twisted all the way.

2. Charge in time and avoid a low charge. In cold weather the charge of an electric vehicle should not fall below 25%, and it should be charged in time. When riding in cold weather, it is best not to let the capacity go below 25%; if it does, it damages the battery and affects its life.

3. Charge correctly and avoid charging damage. When charging an electric vehicle, it is best not to charge outdoors in low temperature; after the charger light turns, you can float-charge for another 1-2 hours. In cold weather it is advised not to charge outdoors. When the charger light turns, you may float-charge for 1-2 more hours, but do not charge too long, as overcharging also damages the battery.

4. Watch the charge and avoid high-current charging. Keep an eye on the charge of the vehicle and do not use fast-charging stations. A fast-charging station is a device that pumps a certain amount of charge into the battery in a short time through high-current charging; most such stations on the market use high-voltage, high-current pulse charging, and high-current charging damages the battery. Watch the charge and recharge in time.

5. Keep the tires well inflated and avoid riding under-inflated. Check the tire pressure; in winter it can be a little higher to reduce friction, and higher tire pressure helps save power.

6. Care for the battery and do not misuse chargers. Using a mismatched charger of a different model may cause leakage, overheating, smoke, fire, or explosion. If the battery deforms or swells, stop charging it at once. Regular inspection of the battery can reduce the damage to it.

7. If not used for a long time, charge it once a month to prevent sulfation. Because the weather is cold, some people leave their vehicle unused and ride it again when the temperature rises. Before storing it, first charge the vehicle fully and keep it stored in a charged state, and recharge it once a month; this avoids damage caused by sulfation of the battery.

Follow these tips, and even if the battery capacity drops somewhat in winter due to the temperature, it will fully recover when the weather warms up!