Battery care 101: how to get the most out of your electric carâs (EV) battery
By Pritesh Ruthun
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JOHANNESBURG - So, youâve recently made the switch to a fully electric vehicle (EV) or a plug-in hybrid vehicle, or you plan to do so in the coming months, but youâre are a little bit uncertain about how best to care for the integrated lithium-ion battery pack in your car. Youâve noticed that the batteries in your smartphone and laptop donât last quite as long as they used to and are concerned the same might apply to the power unit of your latest four-wheeled purchase.
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