Does a dead EV battery hurt your car

[theBOYS]

Myth Busted: Running on empty with an EV? While it's not ideal, modern EVs with protected batteries and a booming charging network mean range anxiety is a thing of the past. Plus, most EVs boast over 250 miles on a charge - enough for epic road trips! So don't sweat it too much! What's your driving habits anyway - how far do you typically go in a week?

 

[gwyn_98]

That's great and all, but I'll still stick with my ICE vehicle for longer trips. My VF works perfectly for my daily work commute.

 

[MarianneKTQB]

You’re right! EV batteries these days are built to handle a lot, and manufacturers have put protections in place so even if you do hit 0%, the car won’t just drop dead immediately. 👌

I wouldn’t make a habit of letting it run empty, though. just like any battery, it’s best to keep it in the middle range when you can. Personally, I average around 150-200 miles a week, so I try to charge every couple of days to keep it topped up and avoid range anxiety!

 

[LeonieMLTN]

Myth Busted: Running on empty with an EV? While it's not ideal, modern EVs with protected batteries and a booming charging network mean range anxiety is a thing of the past. Plus, most EVs boast over 250 miles on a charge - enough for epic road trips! So don't sweat it too much! What's your driving habits anyway - how far do you typically go in a week?

Yeah, running an EV battery low isn’t the end of the world, but I try not to push it. My VF8’s been great about warning me when the battery gets low, and charging stations are popping up everywhere now, which helps! I drive around 100-120 miles a week, so I don’t worry too much about range. I usually charge every few days just to stay on top of it. how far do you push your EV on a long drive on average? 🤔

 

[NeoFio0812]

Myth Busted: Running on empty with an EV? While it's not ideal, modern EVs with protected batteries and a booming charging network mean range anxiety is a thing of the past. Plus, most EVs boast over 250 miles on a charge - enough for epic road trips! So don't sweat it too much! What's your driving habits anyway - how far do you typically go in a week?

Totally agree! Modern EVs have come a long way with battery management, so running low once in a while won’t really hurt anything. 👌 I usually drive about 200 miles a week, so I make it a point to charge up every 3-4 days. I’ve found that planning ahead helps with those longer trips, makes road trips a lot less stressful when you know where your next charge is coming from! What’s your typical weekly mileage like? Do you push it on Sport mode? 😁

 

[Steena0302]

No need to stress too much with these newer EVs. The batteries have smart systems in place to protect them, so running low once in a blue moon shouldn’t be an issue. I drive around 180 miles a week, and I usually keep it above 20% just to play it safe. 😊 I do a full charge once a week, especially if I’ve got a longer trip planned. How far do you normally go each week? Do you charge every day?

Myth Busted: Running on empty with an EV? While it's not ideal, modern EVs with protected batteries and a booming charging network mean range anxiety is a thing of the past. Plus, most EVs boast over 250 miles on a charge - enough for epic road trips! So don't sweat it too much! What's your driving habits anyway - how far do you typically go in a week?