Battery solutions

• A full eight-hour charge will properly distribute the acid throughout the battery. Equalize charge. This longer charging cycle performed once a week will rebalance the acid concentration. Add water to the battery after it has been charged, preferably after is has cooled down.

• If the battery drops below 20% discharge, it may experience negative performance issues such as:
  • Sulfation build-up
  • Battery overheating
  • Stratification

These effects can combine to cause damage to your forklift, increase battery maintenance costs, and shorten the battery’s lifespan.

• Operate your electric vehicles within recommended ranges for better
  battery performance.

• Remember never to interrupt battery charging.
• The reason is that batteries only have a limited number of charges.
• Lead Acid battery have about 1,500 cycles.
• And they can’t differentiate between full or half-charging.
• So, each charge uses up a charge cycle, whether it’s an hour of charge or a full charge.
• And when you use up a charging unit from the battery’s “bank”, you cannot get that back.
• Thus, with each interrupted charge, you shorten your battery’s lifespan.

• Lithium-ion batteries prefer to stay between 20% and 80% charged. Avoid extreme highs or lows for prolonged periods to maximise their long-term functioning.
• Don’t wait! Recharge your lead-acid or lithium-ion batteries immediately after discharge to prevent damage. And most importantly • Proper maintenance and care, such as regular battery inspections,
  firmware updates, and adhering to the manufacturer’s maintenance guidelines will make a noticeable difference in the lifespan of your batteries!

• Proper maintenance and care, such as regular battery inspections, firmware updates, and adhering to the manufacturer’s maintenance guidelines will make a noticeable difference in the lifespan of your batteries!

The type of battery chemistry used in the traction battery plays a significant role in determining its lifespan. Common types of EV batteries include lithium-ion (Li-ion), nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), and lead-acid. Li-ion batteries are widely used in modern EVs due to their higher energy density, longer lifespan and better performance compared to other chemistries.

The depth to which the battery is discharged during each cycle can impact its lifespan. Generally, shallower discharge cycles (e.g. Keeping the battery charge level between 20-80%) can extend the battery’s life compared to deep discharge cycles.

The depth to which the battery is discharged during each cycle can impact its lifespan. Generally, shallower discharge cycles (e.g. Keeping the battery charge level between 20-80%) can extend the battery’s life compared to deep discharge cycles.

The depth to which the battery is discharged during each cycle can impact its lifespan. Generally, shallower discharge cycles (e.g. Keeping the battery charge level between 20-80%) can extend the battery’s life compared to deep discharge cycles.

Proper charging habits are essential to maximize the lifespan of traction batteries. Avoid extreme temperatures during charging, overcharging or undercharging and utilize the appropriate charging rates and methods recommended by the manufacturer.

Temperature greatly affects the performance and lifespan of traction batteries. Extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, can degrade the battery over time. Operate and store vehicles within the recommended temperature range to preserve the battery’s longevity.

The BMS in EVs plays a crucial role in monitoring and managing the battery’s health and performance. An efficient BMS can help optimize charging, prevent overcharging or deep discharge and provide accurate state-of-charge information, which can contribute to prolonging the battery’s lifespan.