Electric Car Battery Capacity Can Shrink Drastically?

Until now, many still question the durability of electric cars after long-term use, especially in terms of battery depreciation.

In fact, long-term depreciation of electric car batteries is inevitable.

As quoted from GridOto.com, Bonar Pakpahan, Product Expert of PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia, also confirmed that the depreciation of electric car batteries will occur in the long run.

"Until now, one type of battery that capable for electric cars are lithium-ion," he said.

Bonar explained that lithium-ion batteries use the basic material of the lithium chemical element.

Where chemical elements can still undergo changes and shrinkage due to chemical reactions.

Mainly from heat and process discharge when delivering electrical energy.

"The changes that occur result in a decrease in battery function, especially its electrical energy absorption," Bonar said.

For long-term use above 10 years, the battery depreciation that occurs reaches 20 percent.

And this is normal for battery life.

"Depreciation of this magnitude occurs under the condition that electric cars are used in ideal conditions," Bonar emphasized.

This means that battery performance is not forced more heavily as high mobility or frequent use reaches maximum performance.

Bonar also emphasized on electric car charging.

"The battery will last longer if charged using a charger with AC current such as wall charging," said Bonar.

"If you use a DC charger like fast chargingThe battery heats up more often so that the shrinkage can be faster and bigger," he explained.