Our fleet of EVs has much more torque and is far more efficient than an ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicle. Ask any of our Driver Partners and they will always vouch that an electric car is so much better to drive, especially in the city during rush hours.
Where does all this power come from, you may ask? Well, it is all about the battery.
The battery is almost always the most integral part of any EV. The kind of battery used in the EV will eventually go on to dictate your experience while driving an electric car.
Automobile manufacturers use three kinds of rechargeable batteries for their EVs: Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries & Lead-acid batteries.
Let’s look deeper at these EV batteries and find out how they work.
Lithium Ion Battery in EVs
These batteries are relatively smaller than the other batteries mentioned below, but they still manage to pack quite the punch. In addition, these batteries are also much more capable of handling multiple recharge cycles, without any degradation in the battery capacity.
The only real disadvantage of these batteries is the fact that they can be quite expensive, which is what drives up the price of an EV. Regardless, lithium ion batteries are considered the very best when it comes to powering your electric cars. And that's why, all our cars are enabled with this technology.
Nickel-metal Hydride Battery in EVs
These batteries have a proven track record in electric vehicles (EVs). You can anticipate your car to travel over 100,000 miles and enjoy an average battery life of 5-7 years with these batteries.
However, when you compare them to lithium-ion batteries, they fall behind because these batteries have a much lower charging efficiency and have a self-discharge rate of up to 12.5% a day. Finally, the heat generation rate during charging/discharging is also much higher.
Lead Acid Batteries in EVs
These are some of the oldest types of batteries. This technology, although generally considered old-fashioned, is still in use in some cases. However, these batteries have a very small life span, sometimes up to just 3 years.
In addition, you also need to check the electrolyte levels within the battery constantly. And finally, they are extensively made of lead, which adds up to the vehicle's mass and makes for a not-so-amazing experience.
Is charging an EV battery easy?
Charging your EV is quite easy. In the past few years, India has made significant strides to ensure that there is now a vast charging network available for the general public. No matter where you go, you will find EV charging stations at malls, business parks, hotels and more.
In fact, you can also set up your very own EV charging station right at home. Charging your EV does not have to be something that you should be worried about when you are going to buy an EV.
Worried about how far an EV can go on a single charge? Take a BluSmart ride today and chat with our driver partners about the impressive range of our EVs.
Schedule your regular office rides, or a Rental to go shopping or an airport ride, and you will notice a marked difference over ICE vehicles. Book now!