{"id":1216,"date":"2023-07-07T09:53:45","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T09:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.engie-vianeo.com\/?p=1216"},"modified":"2023-07-10T16:11:05","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T16:11:05","slug":"charging-your-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vianeo-int.noprod.db-vianeo.com\/en\/charging-your-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Charging your car: dos and don\u2019ts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Charging your electric car is almost as simple as charging your smartphone, as long as you know what you\u2019re doing.\u00a0 How often should you charge your car? Is it a good idea to charge it every day? Read on for our advice on looking after your vehicle\u2019s battery.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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A question of use and range
4 tips for optimal charging<\/p>\n\n\n

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You don\u2019t necessarily need to charge your electric car every day. It all depends on your lifestyle and your vehicle. The ideal timing will vary, depending on how often and how far you drive it and the battery\u2019s range. For everyday use in urban areas involving short journeys of about 30 kilometers per day, daily charging isn\u2019t necessary. In fact, you shouldn\u2019t charge your car too often.
The most important thing is to ensure optimal charge: between 20% and 80% for the lithium-ion batteries that are found in most electric cars. To conserve your battery, it\u2019s best to avoid extremes: try to keep your battery\u2019s charge above 20% and below 80%. This should determine how often and for how long you charge your electric car.<\/p>\n\n\n

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However, a full charge will ensure that you can go the distance on a long journey. We recommend charging your car up to 100% with a normal or accelerated charge (3-phase charging at 22 kW) to limit the use of fast charging stations. These stations should only be used when absolutely necessary because they gradually and prematurely damage the battery\u2019s cells. We also recommend that you unplug your vehicle when it is fully charged. Otherwise, your battery will heat up unnecessarily.<\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. If you install an electric charging point at hom<\/strong>e, you can charge your car during off-peak hours. With a 7.4 kW (32 A) charging point, charging is up to three times faster than with a wall outlet (8 A). You can charge your car while limiting your energy consumption, all at a reduced cost! In France, you can even install a charging point in the car park of your apartment building, thanks to a new law on the right to a charging point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Opt for energy-efficient driving <\/strong>to increase your range. Drive at a moderate speed: 110 km\/h on motorways and 100 km\/h on major roads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Your vehicle\u2019s weight has an impact on its range. We recommend limiting your car\u2019s load<\/strong> as much as possible; if you can travel without a roof box, your charge will last longer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. In summer, we recommend letting your battery cool down<\/strong> before charging it. In hot weather and during heatwaves, it may overheat and lose charge more quickly. This preventive cooling helps preserve its capacity and range.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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