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How often should I charge my electric car?
I’m wondering if it’s OK to charge my electric car every night. Are there any drawbacks to doing this?
Lisa Steuer McArdle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Many of us charge our cell phones every night—so is it OK to do the same thing with an
electric car
? The answer to this question varies depending on who you ask. So it’s always a good idea to consult the owner’s manual of your car.For instance, some say it may not be the best idea to charge your electric car every night, as it’s argued that this could shorten your battery’s lifespan.
However, others disagree. For example, **
Tesla
claims its cars can be changed every night **because the cars use lithium ion batteries that do not need to be depleted before recharging. In fact, the carmaker actually recommends plugging your Tesla in as often as possible. If you’re confused, the good news is that it might not even be necessary to charge your electric car every night. Chances are, you aren’t doing enough daily driving to deplete your car’s battery by the end of the day.
As some experts note, most drivers travel about 260 miles a week, or 13,500 miles annually, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration.
This means the average driver is traveling about 37 miles a day, many electric vehicles can last a most of a week on a single charge.
So if you don’t want to charge your electric vehicle every night, how often should you charge it? Once again, this depends on the type of car you have, as well as the car’s battery size, and how often you do drive.
When you buy an electric car, you’ll also need affordable car insurance.
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