Lithium ion battery care tips

How do you care for a lithium ion battery?

Properly maintaining and caring for your lithium-ion batteries can mitigate the effects of battery aging. By implementing storage guidelines, charging practices, and avoiding excessive discharge, you can ensure that your batteries perform optimally for a longer duration.

How to maximize lithium-ion battery lifetime?

Here are some general guidelines from the U-M researchers to maximize lithium-ion battery lifetime, along with a few specific recommendations from manufacturers: Avoid temperature extremes, both high and low, when using or storing lithium-ion batteries.

How do you maintain a rechargeable lithium-ion battery?

One must ensure that lithium-ion batteries are charged using the manufacturer-recommended voltage and current settings to optimize their lifespan and performance. Adherence to specified parameters is pivotal for maintaining the integrity of the rechargeable battery.

Do lithium-ion batteries need a deep charge?

When it comes to maintaining the health and longevity of lithium-ion batteries, paying attention to the depth of charge is crucial. Charging and storing batteries at high charge levels, especially above 80%, can result in accelerated capacity loss over time.

How do you store a lithium ion battery?

Unlike most other battery types (especially lead acid), lithium-ion batteries do not like being stored at high charge levels. Charging and then storing them above 80% hastens capacity loss. So charge the battery to 80% or a bit less if that will get you through the day/week.

What should you avoid when storing a lithium ion battery?

Avoid temperature extremes, both high and low, when using or storing lithium-ion batteries. Elevated temperatures can accelerate degradation of almost every battery component and can lead to significant safety risks, including fire or explosion. If a laptop or cellphone is noticeably hot while it’s charging, unplug it.