Will new energy vehicle accessories affect range?

Will new energy vehicle accessories affect range? New energy vehicle accessories will have an impact on range, and this impact involves a number of aspects.

As the ‘energy heart’ of a new energy vehicle, the battery’s capacity and energy density directly affect the range. The larger the capacity and the higher the energy density, the more electricity will be stored and the longer the range will be. Ningde Times and BYD blade batteries, with higher energy density, can provide longer range for the vehicle.

The BMS is responsible for monitoring and managing the charging and discharging process of the battery to ensure that the battery operates within a safe and efficient range. A good BMS can optimise the charging and discharging strategy of the battery and reduce energy loss, thus indirectly increasing the range. Through accurate power calculation and equalisation control, it avoids overcharging and over-discharging and improves the overall performance and service life of the battery.

Poor quality charging interfaces and cables may lead to increased energy loss during the charging process, affecting charging efficiency and thus indirectly affecting range. Quality charging ports and cables ensure stable and efficient charging and reduce energy wastage during transmission.

The size and type of tyre also affects range. Generally speaking, the larger and wider the tyre, the larger the contact area with the road, the greater the friction, the more energy is consumed, which will have a negative impact on the range. New energy-specific tyres (EV tyres) have lower rolling resistance and better wear resistance than ordinary tyres, helping to improve range.

In winter, the PTC heater provides heat to the interior of the vehicle consuming a large amount of battery power, resulting in a reduction in range. According to research, the use of PTC heaters at low temperatures can reduce range by nearly 30 per cent, and when battery performance degradation at low temperatures is taken into account, a reduction in range of more than 50 per cent is possible.