EV Dictionary: Battery Degradation
Browse Battery Degradation related electric vehicle terms and definitions.
5 terms
Battery Internal Resistance
The effective resistance inside a battery that causes voltage change, heat, and power limits under load.
Calendar Aging
Battery aging driven by time and storage conditions, including while an EV is parked.
Cycle Aging
Battery aging associated with charging, discharging, and accumulated energy throughput.
Depth of Discharge (DoD)
The share of a battery reference range used during discharge or across a charge-discharge cycle.
Lithium Plating
Metallic lithium deposited on the negative electrode during charging instead of entering the host material.