With the cold wave approaching, while we add extra layers, let’s not forget that new energy vehicles are also susceptible to freezing temperatures. How can you keep your car running smoothly in winter? Keep this guide handy!
I. Don’t Ignore Charging Details
Currently, new energy vehicles primarily use lithium batteries. In low temperatures, the activity of lithium batteries decreases to varying degrees, generally by 10% to 20%, leading to a shorter driving range. Therefore, special attention should be paid to battery maintenance in winter.
✅ Aim for full charge and discharge. After the car is fully charged, continue charging for a while before unplugging the charging gun.
✅ When the battery level shows 50% to 70%, it’s best to charge it promptly.
✅ If the vehicle is parked for more than a week, it’s best to charge it again after a week.
✅ Avoid charging the car in environments below 0°C. Prioritize charging in indoor parking lots or during warmer afternoon hours.
II. Warm-up Before Departure
1. De-icing the Vehicle: When the vehicle is covered in snow, remove the snow from the windows and headlights/rear lights. Do not scrape snow off the paint surface forcefully to avoid scratching it.
Also, do not use hot water to directly wash the windows to remove ice, as uneven heating may damage the glass.
2. Preheating the Battery: It’s best to “warm up” the car before use to allow the electrical system and battery pack to heat up, which can also extend battery life.
III. Driving Precautions
1. Reasonable Speed Control: Gently press the accelerator pedal when starting to avoid slipping. Avoid sudden acceleration and deceleration, and maintain a following distance of 2-3 times that of the vehicle on dry roads. When driving in non-urban areas, be aware of potential black ice on shaded areas.
2. Activating the Defogger: In winter, it is recommended that drivers activate the defogger to ensure good visibility. In rainy or snowy weather, the heated side mirrors can also be activated.
3. Manual Takeover: Severe weather conditions may affect intelligent driving. Drivers should adjust their speed and following distance according to weather conditions and road surface traction, and be prepared to manually take over in severe weather or when road traction is poor.
4. Disable Coasting Energy Recovery: When driving on icy or snowy roads, it is recommended to disable coasting energy recovery, as it may generate negative torque, and the wheels may slip if road friction is insufficient.
IV. Backup Power for Long-Distance Trips:
For long-distance travel in winter, new energy vehicles need to plan their charging schedules in advance. Charging intervals should be slightly shorter than in summer to prevent charging station malfunctions or overcrowding.
1. Portable Power Bank for Emergency Recharge: The City Power Portable Power Bank is equipped with automotive-grade lithium iron phosphate cells, which do not take up much space and feature high safety, high power, long lifespan, and long range.
✅Cell Type: Automotive-grade lithium iron phosphate (high safety, long cycle life).
✅Battery Capacity: 14.3kWh, supports simultaneous power supply to multiple devices.
✅ Interface Configuration: Multiple outputs including AC 220V, DC 12V/24V, and USB, compatible with the charging needs of new energy vehicles.
✅ Charging Method: Direct connection. Connect the portable power supply’s AC output to the vehicle charger, then connect it to the vehicle’s charging port. Suitable for temporary charging during urban commutes and long-distance travel, solving “range anxiety.”
2. Heavy-Duty Truck Intelligent Parking Lithium Battery Emergency Power Recharge: The City Power 4G Intelligent Parking Lithium Battery System constructs a comprehensive safety barrier from electrical performance to environmental adaptability. With “intelligent connectivity, long lifespan, high safety, and strong adaptability” as its core, it integrates numerous advantages such as 4G remote monitoring, intelligent temperature control, ultra-long range, and IP67 protection.
✅ Unaffected by harsh weather, instant start-up from low battery. Possesses stable discharge capability across a wide temperature range of -40℃ to 60℃.
✅ Designed entirely according to the dimensions of heavy-duty truck lead-acid batteries, providing in-situ replacement. Ensures power supply for parking and outdoor use.
✅ Equipped with an intelligent cloud platform, 4G smart connectivity, one-button start, remote diagnostics, and remote upgrades.
✅ 3-year warranty, fuel-efficient, and lower overall costs.
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