So, slow charging takes its time and is easy on your battery. Level 2 fast charging is a middle ground, faster than slow charging but not as intense as DC fast charging. And then there's DC fast charging, the quickest of them all, but use it too often, and your battery might not thank you in the long run.
The fuller it gets, the slower you want to pour to avoid spills. With batteries, that "spill" is overheating or potential damage. So, as the battery fills up, the charging speed needs to slow down. By the time it hits 80 percent, the charging station plays it safe and slows things down significantly to protect the battery.
One of the thoughts that go through the mind of an EV owner has to do with the impact that DC fast charging will have on the vehicle’s high-voltage battery in the long run. In other words, how much will the battery degrade over time if fast charging is used predominantly?
Balancing Charging Speed and Battery Health For optimal battery health, it's crucial to balance charging speed with the long-term well-being of the battery. Regular use of slow or moderate-speed charging, complemented by occasional fast charging when needed, can help maintain battery efficiency and prolong its life.
Charging a battery is a bit like filling a glass with water. The fuller it gets, the slower you want to pour to avoid spills. With batteries, that "spill" is overheating or potential damage. So, as the battery fills up, the charging speed needs to slow down.
CATL's new Shenxing batteries could speed EV charging. CATL Chinese battery giant CATL unveiled a new fast-charging battery last week—one that the company says can add up to 400 kilometers (about 250 miles) of range in 10 minutes.
Slow Charging (Level 1): Generally has a lower carbon footprint, especially if the electricity source is green or renewable. Fast Charging (Level 2): Its carbon footprint is a bit higher than Level 1, but it can still be eco-friendly if the power …