Regularly charging to 100% is not ideal for long-term battery health, though it is not catastrophic either with modern battery management systems. Lithium-ion cells experience slightly more stress at the very top and very bottom of their charge range.
Most EV engineers and battery experts recommend keeping the daily charge between 20% and 80% for routine use – many EV apps and onboard systems let you set a maximum charge limit automatically to enforce this. Reserve 100% charging for days when you know you need the full range, such as a long road trip. Similarly, avoid regularly letting the battery drain below 10–15% if possible.
These habits, consistently followed, can meaningfully extend battery life – potentially adding years of healthy range to your vehicle.
Tata, Ather, Ola, and most major EV brands include battery health monitoring in their apps, making it easy to track your battery’s state of health over time and adjust charging habits accordingly.
