All You Need to Know to Understand Electric Car Batteries
There are two major parts that make your electric vehicle run completely on electricity: the electric motor and the all-important electric car battery. Many new EV owners are confused about the new parts that differ from vehicles with standard combustion engines, but the truth is that understanding batteries can drastically improve your efficiency while driving and charging.
To help you better comprehend the nuances of electric car batteries, our team at Mercedes-Benz of Los Angeles has crafted this guide.
How Electric Batteries Function
Your EV runs entirely using the power of electricity and never needs gas – this electricity is stored as chemical energy for use within the electric battery. When you turn on your car, the battery communicates with something called the electric motor before converting this energy to electricity and providing the power needed to move your vehicle.
Many customers worry that these new Mercedes-Benz parts like the electric battery will degrade with use over time, and while this is mostly true, car batteries are designed to withstand this degradation and will sometimes last upwards of ten years before needing replacement at our Mercedes-Benz service center.
How Do I Charge My Car?
Understanding the ways of charging your EV is another important aspect of ownership. There are three main levels of charging you’ll run into with electric cars: Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast Charging.
Level 1 Charging is done with a standard AC outlet and an included adapter, making it by far the simplest way to charge your EV. The trade-off is much lower charging speeds when compared to Level 2 Charging, which usually requires expert installation for home usage. The fastest charging method by far is DC Fast Charging, but these chargers can usually only be found at specified public locations.
Visit us to Learn More
If you’re interested in purchasing an EV or simply want to learn more about the way the electric car battery functions, come visit our Mercedes-Benz dealership in Los Angeles, CA, today. Our team of factory-trained technicians is fully familiar with EVs and can easily answer any questions you may have. Stop by today or schedule an appointment online!
