{"id":510338,"date":"2022-11-15T21:17:43","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T18:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/will-an-electric-car-lose-battery-while-parked-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-11-15T21:17:43","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T18:17:43","slug":"will-an-electric-car-lose-battery-while-parked-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/will-an-electric-car-lose-battery-while-parked-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Will An Electric Car Lose Battery While Parked? \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d34263250b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d34263250b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/will-an-electric-car-lose-battery-while-parked-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CWill_An_Electric_Car_Lose_Battery_While_Parked_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Will An Electric Car Lose Battery While Parked? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/will-an-electric-car-lose-battery-while-parked-review-geek\/#What_to_Know_About_Your_Electric_Car_Battery\" >What to Know About Your Electric Car Battery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/will-an-electric-car-lose-battery-while-parked-review-geek\/#How_Much_Battery_Will_My_EV_Lose_While_Parked\" >How Much Battery Will My EV Lose While Parked?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/will-an-electric-car-lose-battery-while-parked-review-geek\/#Deep_Sleep_Mode_and_the_12V_Battery\" >Deep Sleep Mode and the 12V Battery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/will-an-electric-car-lose-battery-while-parked-review-geek\/#Should_I_Charge_My_EV_Before_Long-Term_Storage\" >Should I Charge My EV Before Long-Term Storage?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWill_An_Electric_Car_Lose_Battery_While_Parked_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Will An Electric Car Lose Battery While Parked? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-header-area\">\n<p class=\"subheadingtext\">Your EV will lose battery during long-term storage, but it&#8217;s not a big concern. <\/p>\n<p><!-- .entry-meta -->\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-136439\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/b357c222.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Tesla parked out in the cold snow\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/norway-february-19-2021-dark-green-1923489350\">ginger_polina_bublik\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Electric cars are an exciting new addition to the world of automobiles, but first-time buyers understandably have a lot of questions. Whether that\u2019s wondering how much it costs to charge or if your electric car will lose battery while parked and powered off.<\/p>\n<p>While everyone understands what to expect from a gas-powered car, electric vehicles (EVs) have a lot of unknowns for newcomers. No one wants to leave an EV parked and return to a dead battery.<\/p>\n<p>And while yes, just like any battery-powered device, your electric car will lose some of its battery power while not in use, it\u2019s insignificant. You won\u2019t return to a stranded vehicle. Plus, how much the battery drains depends on the vehicle\u2019s make, model, and charge level. So, here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Know_About_Your_Electric_Car_Battery\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">What to Know About Your Electric Car Battery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133591\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/10\/e4a00509.jpg\" alt=\"An EV at a public charging station\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/charging-modern-electric-cars-station-outdoors-1922910956\">New Africa\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Before diving into this topic, I wanted to quickly clear up a few things about the battery. First, not all electric vehicles use the same battery and charging technology, so it\u2019s always best to refer to your owner\u2019s manual. Don\u2019t just Google it. Check your owner\u2019s manual for all sorts of helpful information directly from the manufacturer. The manual will have a specific area regarding long-term storage.<\/p>\n<p>Then, similar to the battery in a smartphone, the lithium-ion battery in your electric car can and will degrade over time. Just like a traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) that loses performance from wear and tear over time.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, just like a smartphone or rechargeable AA batteries, your electric car battery will drain slowly while not in use. However, this is extremely minimal, and you could leave your EV battery at 50% and come back six months later and be fine. However, it\u2019s important to note that different temperatures will affect how fast or slow it drains.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, electric vehicle battery packs don\u2019t degrade nearly as fast as that cheap little battery in your iPhone. Federal regulations require all EV makers offer up to an 8-year or 100,000-mile warranty on the battery. So if one degrades faster than expected, it\u2019ll be under warranty.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Battery_Will_My_EV_Lose_While_Parked\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">How Much Battery Will My EV Lose While Parked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132939\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/10\/a31d9514.jpg\" alt=\"battery warning dash light\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/close-selective-focus-red-warning-car-1891322422\">Kurdyukova Olga\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Again, this is a tricky question to answer, considering all the different makes, models, situations, and temperatures. If you don\u2019t use your vehicle for a few days or even weeks, don\u2019t expect a large dip in battery levels. However, if you don\u2019t drive an electric car for six months, it could lose upwards of 10 percent of the battery while sitting.<\/p>\n<p>For example, BMW states that your EV can be nearly dead and only have 6 miles of range left, and owners could leave it for over two weeks and be fine. However, Tesla says to leave the car plugged in for long periods not being used so the battery management system can handle everything.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/hybrids-evs\/your-ev-questions-answered-electric-vehicle-faq\/#batteries\"><em>Consumer Reports<\/em><\/a>, the bigger issue isn\u2019t leaving a vehicle parked but battery cells losing power over their lifetime. The site says electric car owners can expect to lose a little over 2 percent of their driving range annually. For example, a Nissan Leaf that gets\u00a0149 miles of range will only get around 132 miles after five years of use, recharges, or even while sitting.<\/p>\n<p>If you own a Tesla Model 3, after five years, its 250 miles of driving range could drop to around 221 miles, which is 88% capacity.\u00a0Thankfully, experts suggest that EV batteries typically last anywhere from\u00a0<strong>10-20 years<\/strong>. Tesla even promises that after eight years or 150,000 miles,\u00a0its batteries are still good for at least 70% capacity.<\/p>\n<p>So, just like a gasoline vehicle, electric cars will slowly get less range over time due to wear and tear. As for the original question, your EV will lose a little battery while parked and not in use for long periods, but it\u2019s not enough to be of any concern.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deep_Sleep_Mode_and_the_12V_Battery\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Deep Sleep Mode and the 12V Battery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132951\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/10\/cbaa5fea.jpg\" alt=\"Battery warning light on dashboard\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/battery-warning-light-car-dashboard-2154691983\">Bjoern Wylezich\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Depending on how long you plan on leaving an electric car parked and not in use will determine the battery-draining situation. However, the bigger concern is actually the regular 12V battery in every car, not the massive battery packs that propel your EV down the road.<\/p>\n<p>When you drive a regular vehicle, the alternator recharges the 12V battery that handles all the lights, accessories, and the starter. If you leave any car (gas or electric) sitting long enough, the 12V battery will die and need a jump-start.<\/p>\n<p>The massive battery cells under an electric car aren\u2019t a concern when you leave the vehicle parked or unused for an extended time. For example, Nissan says to leave a Leaf EV at around 50% charge, and it\u2019ll automatically go into a \u201cdeep sleep\u201d state to preserve everything. The battery management system will even use the giant lithium-ion cells to top off the 12V, ensuring owners return to a car that still has plenty of battery and is ready to go.<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, Tesla instructs owners to plug in their EVs if it isn\u2019t being used for long periods. That way, the battery management system can again keep the battery packs at safe charge levels, prevent over-charging, and maintain optimal 12V battery levels.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_Charge_My_EV_Before_Long-Term_Storage\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Should I Charge My EV Before Long-Term Storage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133586\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04accfd0.jpg\" alt=\"An EV plugged into a charger.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/charging-modern-electric-car-on-street-548313280\">guteksk7\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you plan on not driving an electric car for 30 days or longer, you\u2019ll want to check the battery level. Most manufacturers suggest keeping it above 20% but under a 90% charge. That\u2019s because a battery that\u2019s too low or too full can get damaged over time. As a result, you\u2019ll want to charge your vehicle to an acceptable battery level before going on vacation or extended storage.<\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s a good idea to follow traditional battery guidelines by keeping it somewhere between 50-70% charged for storage, this varies by manufacturer. KIA, for example, says you can plug it in, leave it unplugged, or do whatever, and it\u2019ll be fine. Personally, I\u2019d still charge my vehicle to 70%, just in case.<\/p>\n<p>Most electric cars have a deep sleep or power-saving mode designed for this exact scenario. It\u2019ll minimalize energy use during long-term parking, let the battery management system and computer keep an eye on everything, and preserve the system (and 12V battery) for you. Some manufacturers say to enable deep sleep and plug it in, while others recommend unplugging it.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>See a trend here? How much your EV battery will drain and what steps to take for storage varies by the manufacturer. 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