In the care of an electric vehicle, battery maintenance is probably the most neglected step. Many riders think battery care makes little difference, but in fact, without good usage habits the battery's service life is shortened or the battery is damaged. So how exactly should an electric vehicle battery be maintained in daily life? Read on.

1. Choosing the right charger matters

Choose a good-quality branded battery so you can use it with peace of mind, and then choose a good charger. A saying widely circulated in the industry goes: batteries are not worn out by use, they are ruined by charging. So the choice of charger is very important.

2. Never fast-charge too frequently

Many users prefer to charge whenever convenient. The habit itself is not wrong, but the mistake is that the convenient option many choose is fast charging. Observant people will notice that at some homes the electric vehicle stays plugged in all the time: unplugged when used, plugged back in when not. This way harms the battery greatly, easily lowering its capacity and thereby weakening endurance and reducing mileage.

3. Charge regularly even during long idle periods

Even if your vehicle goes unused for a long time, it should still be charged once a week. The reason is simple: after two to three months without charging, the battery is probably ruined. Do not forget to charge out of momentary carelessness; otherwise the loss outweighs the gain and you will have to spend money to make up for your mistake.

4. Overcharging is strictly forbidden

An electric vehicle battery only needs to be charged until full; the usual time is 8 hours. Some people like to charge at night and unplug the next morning, not realizing that this behavior puts a heavy burden on the battery and affects its service life. Therefore, consumers are advised to charge during the day so that power can be cut off promptly once the battery is full.

5. Never ride on a low charge

An electric vehicle must never be ridden in a low-charge state. Each time the charge falls to the red zone of the indicator, recharge promptly; even a new vehicle should not wait until the power is completely exhausted before charging. If the battery suddenly runs short of power while riding, conserve the remaining charge and switch to pedaling by human power; never run the battery flat just to save trouble.

6. Keep a steady speed

Daily riding habits also have some influence on battery life. Riding at a steady speed with fewer hard brakes is the best protection for the battery.

7. Check these things regularly

(1) Check the battery case, cover, and sealant; there should be no cracks.

(2) Check the battery installation: the battery must be mounted firmly, and the wires must be securely connected to the terminals.

(3) Wash the outside of the battery with hot water and wipe it dry. Use a clean cloth or cotton yarn to remove dust and oil sludge from the battery surface, wipe electrolyte off the cover, keep the battery and connecting wires clean and dry, and check that the terminals are not loose.

(4) Remove oxide from the terminals and joints. Never let metal objects touch the terminals; do not place tools or metal parts on the battery, and do not keep any objects together with the battery.

(5) Check the starter cable; if it is damaged it must be replaced. Never knock on the battery, because the lead plates inside the battery are very low in hardness and extremely fragile; striking the battery because its performance is poor will crack the case and damage the plates.