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Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS)

The system that heats or cools an EV battery to keep it in a safe temperature range for charging, performance and long life.

Lithium-ion batteries perform and age best within a moderate temperature range. A thermal management system uses air or liquid cooling, and sometimes heating, to keep cells in that range during driving and charging.

Thermal management is especially important in India's hot summers and during DC fast charging. If the battery is too hot, the car may reduce charging power to protect it. Some cars can precondition the battery when you navigate to a fast charger.

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