Do electric vehicle battery overheat?
This article not only examines ” Do electric vehicle battery overheat? and how it happens “, but also offers some tips on how to prevent a future battery overheating occurrence.
In a world where internal combustion vehicles have been the standard power generators in vehicles, it’s natural to think about issues like overheating of batteries. However, electric vehicles have very different mechanisms than fuel-powered cars that run on internal combustion engines (ICE).
In ICE cars, the engine heats up when they run for long hours. In EVs however, the battery-driven powertrain runs the car. The batteries in EVs can overheat but they do have a cooling system, which keeps the motor cool.
Let’s look at the reason of electric vehicle battery overheat?
However here are some reasons which cause batteries to overheat:
- If the outside temperature is too hot
- Charging your vehicle many times a day
- If your driving style is aggressive and not smooth
To keep the batteries cool and working efficiently, manufacturers have put in place Battery Management Systems that help regulate its temperature, voltage, charge and discharge rate. They have also provided battery packs that can withstand weather changes, are dust, water, short circuit, and shock proof.
Like most EVs today, the Tata Nexon EV and the MG ZS EV have liquid cooled battery packs which ensure that the battery pack is at optimum temperature, so it does not get too hot or too cold. This helps to keep the battery safe, enhances battery life and contributes to battery efficiency.
