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Most people miss this when calculating EV battery life
People usually think about it like this. If a battery is rated for 1,000 cycles, and one full charge lets you drive 500 km, then the battery should last about 500,000 km. But there is one important thing missing from this calculation: regenerative braking. In an electric vehicle, when you slow down or brake, energy flows back into the battery and is then used again for driving. This process still counts as battery usage. For example, if during a drive the energy reused throug
rory lee
Jan 171 min read
When Buying a Used EV, Battery Usage (Cycle Count) Matters More Than Mileage
Many consumers judge the condition of a used car only by age and mileage. However, for electric vehicles, the most accurate indicator of...
rory lee
Sep 20, 20252 min read
Tesla Battery Level Correction: Do You Need to Charge to 100%?
Some owners believe that the battery management system (BMS) is designed solely to maximize battery life. In reality, this is not the...
rory lee
Aug 31, 20252 min read
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