Future of Electric Car

Electric Vehicles or EVs can help to keep world clean and green. A few years ago, buying an electric vehicle was considered quite radical. But today, peoples are more likely to go with electric vehicles than conventional vehicles – Because there is an increased awareness about the climate crisis. EV put a dynamic evolution in the car industry, especially with regard to technology

EVs produce smaller amount of emissions that contribute to climate change than conventional vehicles. Even EVs require lower maintenance, as compared to ICE (internal combustion engine vehicle) vehicles. Regenerative braking leads to less wear and tear of brakes, and greater maintenance. Although the battery life is a matter of concern for EV owners, experts suggest that battery manufacturers offer long warranties. It will drastically break today's auto maintenance and service sector.

According to Tesla’s website, in a battery-powered electric vehicle, regenerative braking (also called regen) is the conversion of the vehicle’s kinetic energy into chemical energy stored in the battery, where it can be used later to drive the vehicle. It is braking because it also serves to slow the vehicle.

As per laws of Physics, it is not possible to recover the entire kinetic energy that is lost, but a significant amount can be converted and stored in the battery. That can helps in extending the range in electric vehicles. It also makes braking more efficient, which means you endure less wear and tear, thereby leading to lower maintenance in the long run.

This does not mean that brake pads require zero maintenance; it just makes it simpler to maintain. When the brake pedal is pressed in an EV car the motor reverses, which then slows down the wheels of the car, but then at the same time generates energy that is transferred to the batteries for use the next time and results in lower maintenance.

Battery Maintenance

In the case of EVs, battery manufacturers offer a long warranty of 5-8 years. They are really backing up their technology with commercial guarantees to provide a peace of mind to the consumer.

The batteries in electric vehicles are usually designed by the manufacturer to last for the expected lifetime of the vehicle, but the efficiency and effectiveness of the battery is like any other electronic goes down after two or three years with the passage of time, but it still remains functional.

For example, such a battery started with 100 units of energy at the start of its life, and it has gone to 80 percent State of Health now, which means that its maximum is 80 units. But anyone can change the battery if they are not happy with the range at that point. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), a battery’s second life can be extended for up to 25 years. In most cases, EV batteries boast a lifetime of 8-10 years.

EV maintenance tasks don't need to be done frequently, so that it’s allowed for less maintenance and operational costs. As electric vehicles are quite new and the technology is still emerging, there is no set period of time to have these maintenance tasks performed. It was recommend that EV need a check-up at least once a year to make sure everything is working properly and systems are operating correctly.