Owning a Lexus UX Hybrid means operating and storing it safely. As the summer heat boils on, you must keep your Lexus hybrid battery safe from the higher temperature; otherwise, it will shorten your battery’s lifespan. See how to protect your Lexus hybrid battery in hot weather at Keyes Lexus.
How Does Hot Weather Affect Hybrid Batteries?
The Lexus UX Hybrid uses lithium-ion batteries which generate enough electricity to power your vehicle safely. However, like all lithium-ion materials, extreme heat can permanently affect these batteries if not attended to.
It’s been proven that lithium-ion batteries age and degrade faster in hot temperatures. At 85 degrees or hotter, you can expect your battery to experience accelerated aging. This shortens the lifespan of your battery and makes properly maintaining it more difficult.
Will This Affect My Vehicle?
In most cases, extreme heat won’t cause your battery to suddenly malfunction. You can still operate your Lexus UX Hybrid in hot weather. However, your battery may not run as smoothly as it should later in its service life due to faster degradation.
How to Prevent Battery Aging
You can maintain your battery’s long-term health by avoiding charging in extreme heat. This can increase the frequency of chemical reactions inside the battery, which cause premature degradation due to self-discharge. Charging during off-peak hours in hot weather saves you money in the long run, is better for the power grid, and helps mitigate battery degradation.
Shop for Lexus UX Hybrid Parts at Keyes Lexus
Besides following these steps, timely maintenance helps prolong the life of your Lexus UX Hybrid. Contact Keyes Lexus today to schedule a maintenance visit. We look forward to ensuring that every drive in your Lexus vehicle is as enjoyable as it should be.
