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Is rapid charging bad for your car? Learn about battery C-Rate [video]
Yes, Rapid charging generates more heat and stress on your battery, leading to faster degradation, whereas home charging at slower rates preserves battery health and extends its lifespan.
The C-Rate of a battery is a measure of how quickly it can be charged or discharged relative to its capacity. I've been building electric cars since 2018, drove them for 20k miles, and in this post, I’ll provide a quick overview of the C-Rate with numeric examples and a video at the end. 1) A petrol car's starter battery must have a high C-Rating(e.g., 10C), allowing it to discharge quickly to provide a large burst of power to start the engine.
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