I am planning to purchase an electric vehicle (EV). I have a weekly commute of approximately 600 km and no home charging facility. Fortunately, there is a 60 kW DC fast charging station with four charging ports right next to my house. Based on this situation, I have two main concerns: 1. Will DC fast charging every two days negatively impact the long-term health of the EV battery? 2. Given my high weekly mileage and reliance on public fast charging, is it a wise and practical decision?

Autocar India

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You haven’t mentioned your budget. To answer your questions, we recommend charging the battery up to 90 percent at most during DC fast charging. Most manufacturers also advise performing a full slow AC charge cycle after every 3-4 DC fast charge cycles to help balance the battery cells and maintain long-term health.

Even though you’ll rely on public charging, an EV can still be economical if you don’t mind frequent visits to the charging station. You’ll likely spend ₹24-28 per unit, translating to a running cost of about ₹3-4 per km. With around 2,500 km of monthly usage, your savings will still be significant compared to a similar petrol or diesel car.

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