Maximize Your Battery Lifespan
Major factors
affecting battery pack lifespan
We track over 630 different types of battery cells suitable as a power source for electric vehicles. Considering their different chemical composition, manufacturing quality, design and much more, three common factors can be identified that affect battery lifespan the most.
Charging and Discharging
Keeping the battery charge level in the range specified by the manufacturer, usually between 20-80%, and avoiding regular deep discharge (0% SoC) and full charge (100% SoC) has a positive impact on battery lifespan.
Electronic Management
An advanced battery management system (BMS) contributes to prolonging the lifespan of the battery packs by ensuring that all cells maintain a similar SoC within a 2-3% difference, while targeting the mid-range of the SoC and distribute the load evenly.
Thermal Management
Protecting battery cells from extreme temperatures (below -20°C and above 60°C causing capacity reduction, self-discharge and physical damage to the internal structure) and keeping them within the optimum temperature range during operation significantly extends battery lifespan.
Understanding Battery Lifespan Factors
The pie charts below illustrate the key factors affecting the lifespan of LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) and NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) batteries. For LFP batteries, thermal management is the most critical, followed by charging and discharging practices and electronic management. In contrast, NMC batteries are primarily influenced by charging and discharging practices, with thermal management and electronic management also playing significant roles. Recognizing these factors is essential for optimizing battery performance and longevity.