Does DC fast charging affect EV battery life?

One of the thoughts that go through the mind of an EV owner has to do with the impact that DC fast charging will have on the vehicle’s high-voltage battery in the long run. In other words, how much will the battery degrade over time if fast charging is used predominantly?

Can fast charging damage a car battery?

One of the biggest concerns with fast charging is that it can, theoretically, damage the battery by pushing too much energy into your car too quickly. This would lead to irreparable, long-term range loss.

Does fast charging affect your EV battery?

There are several times when fast charging may have a bigger impact on your EV battery. Avoid fast charging in extreme heat without preconditioning your battery. Preconditioning is when the car’s thermal management system pre-cools the battery so it can accept a higher charge rate without overheating.

Can a DC fast charger damage a car's battery?

One of the most frequently cited concerns about Level 3, or DC fast charging, is that using fast chargers too much can damage an electric car’s battery, leading to a loss of battery capacity and range over time.

Does DC fast charging degrade your electric car battery?

One day you wake up to find everybody and their grandmother is saying if you use DC fast charging to put electrons back into the battery of your electric car on a regular basis, your battery will degrade faster and lead to an expensive battery replacement. It’s something a lot of people believe, but is it true?

Does fast charging cause battery degradation?

Rapid and ultra-rapid charging cause more degradation of the most common electric vehicle batteries than fast charging, although this degradation is limited to an extent by battery management systems.