EV driveway 'rule' for motorists if they want to avoid issues with car battery

EV driveway 'rule' for motorists if they want to avoid issues with car batteryElectric vehicle (EV) drivers are being urged to take extra precautions when it comes to charging, battery health, and overall performance in hot weather Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Charlotte Smith 10:13, Fri, May 29, 2026 Updated: 10:24, Fri, May 29, 2026 Handy rule to follow in summer for preserving the longevity of your EV battery (Image: Getty ) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The UK continues to enjoy warm weather following a 30C heatwave, and with further hot spells expected throughout the summer, electric vehicle (EV) drivers are being urged to take additional precautions concerning charging, battery health, and overall performance. Extreme temperatures present multiple risks to EVs. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) From diminished battery efficiency and reduced charging speeds to tyre pressure fluctuations and pressure on range performance, there are numerous concerns motorists need to be aware of. As EV batteries rely on lithium-ion technology, they function best between 20–25C. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get motoring news and advice plus selected offers and competitions Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based o...