Ways to extend the life of an electric vehicle battery?

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Three years ago, I bought a Taycan Turbo S. In the early days, I can’t forget the nights I’d charge it to 100% and plug it in, constantly worried about the battery. When it dropped to 86% after six months, I panicked. Since then, I’ve been brutal on the battery—always trying to hit 100%, favoring fast chargers for trips. The result? After three years, the capacity dropped to 78%. Now I see what I was doing wrong. I started keeping it below 80% three times a week, especially if it was parked. I stopped plugging it in when it wasn’t in use. I only use fast charging when necessary, sticking to slow charging at home. Instead of leaving it plugged in overnight, I try to keep it between 30-80% with short charges once a day. When I tested it in January, the capacity had risen to 84%—a huge improvement for me. If you’re buying a new electric car, don’t overthink the battery chemistry. Lithium-ion packs are tough; the real enemy is constant full charges and deep discharges. My experience shows you should avoid going below 20% and resist keeping it at 100% all the time. Finding the balance between safety and performance really works.