Batteries

Doubt often accompanies it. Whoever speaks about electromobility in the taxi trade quickly lands on the question of the battery's durability. Especially in continuous operation, with many charging cycles and high mileage, it is regarded as a bottleneck. Now figures from DEKRA and from Munich taxi operations provide a differentiated picture.

Current data from the telematics specialist Geotab show that modern vehicle batteries can deliver strong performance throughout their entire lifespan – even taking into account more frequent fast charging sessions.

Recently, reports made the rounds in the media that Mercedes can no longer supply replacement batteries for the Smart ED. That also worries owners of older electric cars from other brands, such as the BMW i3, the Renault Zoe, the VW e-Up, or the Nissan Leaf—and, of course, owners of current electric vehicles as well. Are electric cars nothing but e-waste after a few years if the battery fails?

In an industry that is currently reinventing itself, Banner Batteries acts like a company with a firm anchor. While many manufacturers in the automotive sector are reorganizing and juggling strategies between plug-in, platform, and powertrain, the Austrian traditional company looks back on a solid business year – despite open questions surrounding electromobility.

(ots) The good news first: Electric car batteries have become less sensitive to temperature in recent years. 

(ots) The technology for electric car batteries is continuously evolving. This results in an increased range while simultaneously reducing charging time and costs. Extensive information on the topic is provided in an e-book by Verti Versicherung AG, which was published in collaboration with renowned experts in modern energy systems.

(ots) Zaptec, one of the leading European manufacturers of charging solutions for electric cars, is now offering its charging station Zaptec Pro as a legal metrology-compliant solution as standard for the German and Austrian markets.