In a lot of ways, electric vehicles are still in their infancy, and many owners understandably have a lot of questions about keeping them charged.
If you have a new Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle or perhaps are planning to buy one soon, here’s what you should know about Mercedes-Benz EV charging.
You Only Have to Charge When You’ll Need It
While it may be tempting to want to keep your car completely charged at all times, this isn’t necessary. In fact, keeping the battery at 100 percent is actually bad for it. Very high (and also very low) state of charge (SOC) for a battery creates stress and shortens a battery’s lifespan.
This is why it’s a smart idea to aim for an SOC between 30 and 80 percent. Constant charging and discharging cause a lithium-ion battery to degrade over time, which is important to keep in mind.
What About Charging Overnight?
To figure out if you should plug your car in before going to bed, think about how much driving you will have to do the next day. If you have a long commute or otherwise will be out on the road quite a bit, it could be a good idea to get the battery charged up. If not, plugging it in for a few hours is probably the better choice.
?Electric vehicle owners should be aware of charging stations in their area so if their batteries are running low when they’re out, they won’t have any trouble finding a place to charge.
If you have any questions about electric vehicles or keeping them charged, get in touch with Mercedes-Benz of Silver Spring.
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