Is fast charging bad for your electric car battery?

With the advent of electric cars, the demand for fast charging has increased. But is this super fast charging of your battery really good for your electric car battery?

The fastest charging station in the Netherlands can charge up to 360 kW. It’s a lot more than home. You can charge up to 22 kW with a charging station at home.

Is fast charging bad for your electric car battery?

A big difference, but can fast charging hurt? Modern batteries are designed for fast charging and are equipped with the necessary protective measures against overheating. This means that the battery can be safely and effectively charged quickly without damaging the battery directly.

It can shorten the lifespan

Note, however, that rapid charging for a long period of time can reduce battery life. With fast charging, the battery is exposed to higher temperatures and currents than with normal charging. For example, a Canadian study showed that after 4 years, cars that were only charged at home performed about 10 percent better than batteries that were mainly charged at a fast charger.

What conclusion can we then draw? Fast charging does not damage the battery of your electric car directly. As long as your battery’s temperature stays within prescribed standards, not much can go wrong. However, you should keep in mind that constantly plugging your car into the fast charger will shorten the life of your battery.

Charge your electric car battery faster

Although the manufacturers promise the best charging times, in practice it can happen that you spend a long time with your electric vehicle at the charging station. With these five tips, you can charge your electric car faster and leave the charging station earlier.