EV & Hybrid Battery Maintenance

Think of your EV/hybrid battery as a bit like a laptop or smartphone battery when it comes to looking after it well, and giving it the longest life possible.

That said, electric/hybrid battery packs are designed to last much longer than a smartphone battery – 15 to 20 years, in fact. In most cases, your battery should require very little maintenance.

To preserve your battery, it’s best not to charge it to more than 80%, or let it drain to less than 25%. A full charge to 100% is OK on rare occasions if you need the range of a full charge. Newer EVs and hybrids have a setting to restrict the charge to a certain percentage to help you preserve battery life.

There are three levels of charging for EV/hybrid car batteries: Levels 1, 2, & 3. Level 3 is considered to be “fast charging” and is typically what you will find in supermarkets or fuel stations when you want to recharge quickly in the middle of a journey. It is best to mostly charge your battery on levels 1 or 2, at home, overnight.

At Electric Vehicle Service Centre we have a team of EV/hybrid experts who are always happy to advise on any aspect of maintenance or repair of your EV or hybrid vehicle, including the battery. All our technicians are qualified specifically in EV/hybrids to the highest level possible and take enormous pride in the high standards and safety of the work they do.

Electric Vehicle Service Centre is a proud HEVRA member; further evidence of our capabilities and experience working on all-electric and hybrid models.

To find out more about EV & Hybrid Battery Maintenance in Newport, contact us online or call us directly on 01633 499 966