Handling Range Loss in Winter Lithium Forklift Use

Many warehouse and logistics operators notice obvious range loss of their lithium electric forklifts when temperature drops in winter, which is a common physical phenomenon caused by low temperature instead of product quality failure. When the ambient temperature stays below 0 degree Celsius for a long time, the activity of lithium ions inside the battery will decrease obviously, the internal resistance will rise correspondingly, and the available discharge capacity at the moment will drop to a certain extent, leading to the shorter continuous working time compared with that in normal temperature seasons. To handle this problem properly, users should follow scientific operation rules instead of adopting improper modification operations that may damage the equipment structure. First of all, users can activate the built-in battery preheating function of the forklift 10 to 15 minutes before the formal operation on cold days, and do not start full-load heavy handling tasks immediately after the vehicle is just powered on. Secondly, it is recommended to set the charging area in a closed room with suitable ambient temperature, avoid charging the forklift in open outdoor environment with too low temperature, and move the vehicle to the operation site right after the charging process is finished, which can retain most of the available battery capacity effectively. Thirdly, reasonably arrange the task schedule, arrange heavy load long-distance handling tasks in the warmest time of the day, and arrange light load short-distance tasks in the relatively cold morning or evening, to avoid large current instantaneous discharge of the battery that will increase the range loss. Jianshu New Energy has been promoting standardized winter lithium forklift operation and maintenance schemes for many years, and the effect of such schemes has been fully verified in a large number of practical application scenarios by BYD Forklift. The whole set of schemes is designed completely based on the inherent physical characteristics of lithium batteries, and will not cause additional extra loss to the service life of the equipment. If you need a customized winter maintenance scheme adapted to your specific operation scenario, you can send your detailed demands to 17399989919@163.com for consultation. You can also develop good daily use habits to further reduce the range loss, such as checking the battery shell regularly to avoid frost and water seepage, do not leave the forklift with less than 20% remaining power in low temperature environment for more than 8 hours, and park the vehicle in the designated indoor storage area after finishing daily work. All these small practical details can help you stabilize the working efficiency of lithium forklifts in winter to the largest extent.