Make Your EV Charging Smarter and Extend Battery Life

With the right charging habits, you can make your electric vehicle (EV) charging more efficient and help your battery last significantly longer. Watch the videos below for simple tips that show you how.

Electric vehicles are remarkably low-maintenance — they don’t need oil changes, spark plugs, or other upkeep typical of combustion engines. You also won’t have to worry about cold starts in winter. Still, a few smart habits can make EV ownership even easier and help keep your battery in great condition. Škoda Auto’s two short videos explain the essentials.

Battery Care: Keep It in the Comfort Zone

The battery is the heart of every electric vehicle. It performs best when it’s used regularly and not exposed to extreme charge levels. In everyday use, that means avoiding long periods at very low or full charge. The ideal range is between 20% and 80%.

Škoda’s Battery Care function helps you maintain this balance by monitoring and managing charge levels. You can turn it on or off, or override it temporarily whenever you need.

Charging Tips for Longer Battery Life

Over time, slower AC charging is gentler on your battery. However, during longer trips, it’s perfectly fine to use fast DC chargers — they’re convenient and, when used sensibly, won’t harm the battery.

Fast charging works best when your battery is at a low charge (around 10%), but it slows down noticeably after 80%. For long journeys, it’s often quicker and more efficient to make several shorter charging stops instead of one long one.

Quick Battery Care & Charging Guidelines

• Avoid keeping your battery nearly empty or fully charged for long periods — 20–80% is optimal.
• Use the Battery Care function to help manage charge levels.
• Choose AC charging whenever possible — it’s easier on the battery.
• Use DC charging when needed, but stop around 80% for best efficiency.
• Before long trips, charging to 100% is fine.
• Let the car’s navigation plan charging stops automatically; if not, enable battery preheating before reaching a charger, especially in cold weather.
• Use the MyŠkoda app to plan charging stops and routes conveniently from home.

Efficient Charging and Smart Digital Tools

Charging is fastest and most efficient when your battery is at the right temperature. Your vehicle’s built-in navigation can automatically plan charging stops and preheat the battery on the way. You can also activate preheating manually from the infotainment system.

Škoda’s digital services make charging seamless:

• The MyŠkoda app lets you plan routes and charging stops from home and send them directly to your car.
• On the road, the Powerpass service gives you access to over 900,000 charging stations across Europe, including the ultra-fast Ionity network.
• At selected stations, Plug & Charge lets you start charging automatically — no card required.