HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) BATTERY
Follow these simple tips for an efficient battery.
USE RAPID CHARGING SPARINGLY
Rapid DC charging can strain the battery when used to charge to full too often.
MAINTAIN AN EVEN CHARGE
Try to keep the charge between 30 and 80 percent, charging to full only when undertaking longer journeys.
DRIVE YOUR CAR REGULARLY
Your vehicle loses small amounts of charge when parked. Leaving it for long periods with little to no charge can affect the performance of the battery. Take your car out for short, regular trips.
CARE IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES
Extreme cold or heat can affect battery lifespan. Keep your car plugged into a home charger and the thermal management technology will maintain the battery at the optimal temperature. Use preconditioning mode and your vehicle will draw power from the charger instead of the battery.
Take care in cold conditions as driving too fast can put stress on the battery and can impact efficiency.
CARE IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES
Extreme cold or heat can affect battery lifespan. Keep your car plugged into a home charger and the thermal management technology will maintain the battery at the optimal temperature. Use preconditioning mode and your vehicle will draw power from the charger instead of the battery.
Take care in cold conditions as driving too fast can put stress on the battery and can impact efficiency.
OUR ELECTRIC HYBRID BATTERY PROMISE
For your peace of mind, we guarantee the battery in your electric hybrid for 6 years or 100,000 kms (60,000 miles) - whichever comes first - and 8 years or 160,000 kms (100,000 miles) for all-electric vehicles.
While your vehicle is under warranty, our EV experts will fix any material defects free of charge.
ADDITIONAL ELECTRIC HYBRID SUPPORT
ELECTRIC HYBRID DRIVING MODES
Familiarise yourself with the modes that allow you to drive your plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) with electric or petrol power.