Smart battery monitoring for electric fleets: Extending battery lifespan and cost efficiency

The battery is the heart of any electric vehicle, playing a crucial role in the performance, lifespan, and cost-effectiveness of the vehicle. But how can we ensure that fleet vehicle batteries last long and keep costs low? The answer lies in intelligent battery monitoring.

Why is battery monitoring important?

Battery lifespan

The lifespan of batteries is a significant factor when purchasing electric vehicles. Most manufacturers offer a battery warranty of eight years or 160,000 kilometers (Source: ADAC). Through regular monitoring and analysis, deviations from the norm can be detected early and addressed in time to increase battery lifespan.

Cost efficiency

A well-maintained battery is not only longer-lasting, but also more cost-effective. Monitoring allows for determining the optimal charging and discharging cycles to protect the battery from overcharging while maximizing its capacity. This is where intelligent charging management comes in.

Tips to extend battery lifespan

The following points can extend battery life:

• Park in the shade on hot days
• Charge the battery only up to 80-90 %
• Avoid short idle times
• Minimize fast charging
• Avoid deep discharges
• Drive proactively, avoid rapid accelerations
• Intelligent battery monitoring

➡ For more tips, check out our blog post on battery health.

Intelligent battery monitoring 

Electric vehicles already come equipped with advanced battery management systems that monitor the temperature and voltage of each battery cell. Our intelligent charging management software complements this process, providing demand-oriented and battery-friendly charging, which can double to triple the battery lifespan. With the IO-Dynamics telematics module, damage can also be detected early on, and in the clear monitoring dashboard, battery charge levels can be monitored, battery condition assessed, and charging processes optimized accordingly.

Benefits of intelligent battery monitoring

Companies that rely on IO-Dynamics' intelligent charging management benefit in many ways:

• Extended vehicle usage
• Extended battery lifespan
• Maintained vehicle range
• Reduced operating costs
• Increased resale value
• Identification of warranty cases
• Improved fleet reliability
• Reduced environmental impact

Conclusion

Intelligent battery monitoring is essential for companies with electric fleets to extend vehicle battery lifespan and reduce costs in the long run. With IO-Dynamics' software, companies can not only charge their electric vehicles intelligently, but also increase the efficiency of their fleet. Get in touch now!