If new energy vehicles, especially electric vehicles, are not used for a long time and are not properly maintained, they may cause certain damage. I wonder if friends who have new energy vehicles have thought about this question: What should be paid attention to when new energy vehicles are not used for a long time?
01 Clean the vehicle in advance
If the vehicle is not used for a long time, clean the garbage and food in the car in advance, and do not leave items that are easily deteriorated to avoid bad odors or breeding bacteria.
In addition to taking away food and garbage, it is best to clean the foot mats, seat cushions and other items in the car as well as the interior, and make sure that there are no flammable and explosive items such as lighters and matches stored in the car.
02 Choose a parking place with suitable temperature
When parking new energy vehicles for a long time, choose a safe, dry, ventilated storage place away from flammable items. For electric vehicles using lead-acid batteries, it is recommended to store them in indoor parking lots or carports to protect the batteries and ensure the normal operation of the sulfuric acid liquid inside the batteries. For electric vehicles using lithium batteries, if the battery is removable, it is recommended to disconnect the battery from the vehicle plug and park it outdoors, and cover it to prevent rain and snow from getting wet and dust and frost. But remember, lithium batteries cannot be taken home for storage to prevent potential accidents such as charging or spontaneous combustion.
On the one hand, the temperature is getting lower and lower, and low temperatures can easily affect new energy vehicle batteries. Choose a parking lot with a room temperature above 0℃, preferably around 20℃, and not humid, which is more friendly to the battery.
In addition, it is better if there are cameras in the parking lot to ensure that there is evidence in case of problems with the vehicle.
03 Disconnect all electrical equipment in the car
If the electrical equipment is not powered off, the battery will continue to be consumed. In view of the fact that some models still consume power after the vehicle recorder, electronic anti-theft lock and other equipment are still consuming power after being turned off, in order to avoid long-term parking and power loss, it is recommended that you directly turn off all electrical appliances in the car and unplug all external power supplies.
04 Fully charge in advance and recharge during parking
If the battery is left idle for a long time after being emptied, it will cause excessive discharge of the battery, affect the battery’s storage capacity, and cause irreversible damage to the power battery.
Therefore, when new energy vehicles are planned to be parked for more than a week or more than half a month, it is best to keep the battery power at a medium level. If the time is longer, it is necessary to recharge during parking to maintain a certain power level.
05 Increase tire pressure
When the car is parked for a long time, the part of the tire that contacts the ground is prone to cracking and deformation due to long-term stress. Increasing tire pressure can maintain the original shape of the tire as much as possible and reduce the contact area.
06 Avoid extreme weather effects
If possible, avoid parking new energy vehicles in extreme weather conditions, such as extremely cold or hot environments. These extreme weather conditions may affect the battery charging and discharging efficiency and the overall performance of the vehicle.
What should be paid attention to when new energy vehicles are not used for a long time?If you need to use the new energy vehicle again after a long period of parking, please check the vehicle in advance, such as tire pressure, brake system, power, etc. If conditions permit, you can also fully disinfect the inside and outside of the vehicle.
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