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Your Guide to Home Charging an EV

Charging your EV at home is one of the great joys of owning an electric car. Using a home charger is the easiest, most efficient, and most practical way to keep your battery topped up. Whether it’s a full tank of gas or a full battery charge, very few of us use all of our range during a day of driving. This means you can plug in your EV at night and wake up in the morning with plenty of power to get you where you need to go. Here are some tips to get the most out of your home charger. Tip 1: Install a Level 2 DC Charger These home chargers give you more power, more quickly. They make it easier to top off your vehicle quickly when needed. And, because you have to charge for less time, you can do all your charging in the off-peak hours when electricity is cheapest. Tip 2: Choose When to Charge VinFast’s app allows you to choose when you want to charge your EV. You can set your vehicle to charge automatically during off-peak times only, so you pay less for electricity. Tip 3: Charge to 80% Modern lithium-ion batteries don’t…

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1 week, 3 days ago

How Your Battery Can Help Generate Power During a Power Outage?

In the United States, everyone will experience at least two hours of a power outage during the year. While this is a considerably low number, a power outage can come in various ways: from standard maintenance to natural emergencies like storms and blizzards. It can be said that electricity is an essential part of our lives. It is the lifeblood for many of the activities that we do daily, and now, even our vehicles. However, your electric vehicle is essentially a large battery on wheels. Thus, one surprising advantage of your EV battery is that you can have the ability to use it to power your home in case of emergencies. Even though your electric vehicle can be charged using your home’s power. The opposite can be done to power your home by using the energy left from your car’s battery. Or, simply, a generator as a backup power source. EVs now have battery packs ranging from 40 to 65 kilowatt-hours. That means a fully charged battery from your electric vehicle can power your home for two to three days. Maybe even four days if your battery capacities reach beyond 65 kilowatt-hours. Even though this is a relatively new concept,…

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5 months, 3 weeks ago 1 Bình luận

Weekly Update: What Is VinFast up to?

It’s been a busy year for VinFast. We had our first press launches and first drives by media partners in October, and we’ve also been working hard behind the scenes to make sure our innovative EVs are at the forefront of the electric transport revolution. Battery Agreement On November 3, VinFast’s parent company announced a partnership with Li-Cycle Holdings Corp that will see us participate in their industry-leading Spoke and Hub battery recycling program. This will ensure the lowest possible environmental impact over the life cycle of electric cars and set us up for more efficient, effective recycling well into the future. You Can Drive a VinFast in LA VinFast will be at the LA Auto show from Nov 18 to 27. The Electrify America test track at the LA Auto Show will host our VF 8 and VF 9 units giving attendees the chance to experience luxury EV transport firsthand. The LA Auto is one of the biggest and most innovative auto shows around, spanning over 1,000,000 square feet and hosting every major automaker. The show was founded in 1907, making this the 105th anniversary of the event. What better place to launch the future of automobiles? You’ll find…

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

What Things Can Drain Your EV Car Battery?

Many people can relate to being stranded by a flat battery—maybe it’s even happened to you. So, if you’re in the market to buy a new electric vehicle, you may wonder what it would take to drain this type of battery and what you can do to avoid such an outcome. Let’s find out. Focusing on Battery Technology Fully electric vehicles rely entirely on their battery, and the good news is that these units are now very advanced. In the last 12 years or so since the first EV hit the roads, manufacturers have taken advantage of sophisticated battery management systems. These systems protect and extend the life of these batteries, and some believe that today’s EV battery could outlast its host vehicle. Meanwhile, manufacturers like VinFast are investing heavily in even better technology. The company expects to have solid-state EV batteries made by ProLogium Technology on board by 2024. Reducing Battery Drain But still, drivers must ensure that they charge the battery per the instructions and that they do not run out of “juice.” With this in mind, it pays to know what automotive features can drain your battery should you need to isolate them in an emergency. Heating…

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Why VinFast Uses Li-ion Batteries In Its EVs

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are one of the most popular types of battery for use in EVs. They’re also used in consumer electronics, laptops and other portable devices. The key advantages to Li-ion batteries include their high energy density, low self-discharge rate and long cycle life. Below we’ll discuss each of these characteristics and why they make Li-ion batteries so desirable for use in consumer electronics products. The ability to store large amounts of electricity at a low weight is especially useful for EVs since it allows them to travel further between charges than combustion engines do on gasoline or diesel fuel alone. Battery Cost Li-ion batteries have a high initial cost, but they’re cheaper than nickel cadmium batteries. The cost of Li-ion batteries is expected to decrease as technology improves. Energy Density One of the most important things to consider when choosing a battery is its energy density. Energy density, or power density, is the amount of stored energy in a battery. It’s measured in watt-hours per liter (Wh/L) or watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg). Li-ion batteries provide exceptional capacity with the highest energy density in the rechargeable-battery market (100–265 Wh/kg). This makes charging a Li-ion battery simpler, faster, and more…

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5 months, 4 weeks ago