Your Honda CR-V Hybrid offers efficient performance thanks to its lithium-ion battery, but the hot weather can be quite tough on this essential component. If you’ve purchased one of these green vehicles from Honda Van Nuys, there are a few things that you should keep in mind.
How Does Heat Affect Batteries?
High temperatures can damage a battery and cause it to age at a faster rate. Once the thermometer climbs above 85 degrees, you can expect many kinds of batteries, including the one powering your hybrid vehicle, to degrade faster. This is true whether your car is in use or sitting idly in your driveway because chemical reactions are continuous even when the battery isn’t actively powering anything.
What Can I Do To Protect My Hybrid?
There are a few things that you can do to protect your Honda CR-V Hybrid and its battery. You can:
- Limit fast charger use: Unless you’re on an extended trip and need to top off your battery quickly, using slower charging speeds is a better choice on a hot day.
- Avoid charging during the day: Charging your car in the middle of a hot day can speed up the reactions inside of your battery and accelerate its aging. Plug in the charger when it's cooler at night. You’ll save on electricity as a bonus.
- Park in the shade: If you have a garage or a carport, ensure your Honda CR-V Hybrid is inside and protected from the sun’s harsh rays.
Find a New Green Car at Honda Van Nuys
If you want to learn more about our selection of hybrid vehicles, visit our Honda dealers in Van Nuys. We’ll get you behind the wheel of a 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid so that you can experience it for yourself.
