If you’re not sure whether there is a “right” way to charge your phone, or whether charging it too long, too often, or too fast can damage the battery, you’re not alone.
Charging the battery causes the performance of the device to degrade over time , no matter how we charge it (either with battery micromanagement or long-term charges). Smartphones operate on lithium-ion batteries, which work by moving charge carriers (in this case, lithium-ion) from one electrode to another. Ions move in one direction when charged and the other when discharged. The movement of the ions creates pressure on the electrodes, reducing battery life. Charging the battery to its full capacity less frequently and not allowing it to drain completely can extend its life, even slightly, by producing less stress on the electrodes and therefore less degradation. But what happens when we charge the mobile in the car?
At first, it may seem harmless to connect your phone to your car’s USB port, right? But unless you’re desperate and battery low, charging a smartphone while commuting or traveling could be a big mistake.
So if you have ever wondered if the car charger can damage the battery of smartphones, the answer is: yes. They could potentially cause damage to the device. In general, the power output of the car battery is not always constant and is not optimized for the phone. If, for example, you use a faulty adapter, it could lead to the battery overheating and damaging components. The potential danger depends on both the phone and the charger adapter, as well as the age or age of the vehicle.
Charge the mobile from the cigarette lighter
Most of the people who charge the smartphone battery in the car, use the cigarette lighter, which generally provides 12V of power. Smartphones generally use 5V, but the adapter is capable of regulating voltage safely. However, if the adapter does not work properly or does not belong to the phone manufacturer, it could send too much power to the mobile and damage it. Sudden power surges or spikes could occur that could lead to overheating, damage to internal components, or even – albeit very rarely – permanently spoiling our device.
Charge the mobile from the USB port
If you charge the mobile with the USB port of the car, you will also do a disservice to your device. For what reason? Because the car’s USB charging port provides less electricity than our smartphone needs, so what happens is that our mobile will hardly be charged in the process, since the mobile will be consuming more energy than the one supplied by the charger of the car. car.
Is something wrong with the car battery?
It also has its consequences for the vehicle. Charging the phone while on the road could drain the car’s own battery; Although this should not be a concern for owners of new or short-term vehicles; only for old cars with “unhealthy” batteries.
Bonus
It goes without saying that you should avoid leaving your phone in a car in the sun, on the beach, next to the oven, or in the snow. Extreme temperatures, be it hot or cold, do not get along with mobile phones.
Remember that the batteries work optimally between 20 and 30 ° C, but if they spend short periods outside this range it should not cause a major problem (as long as it is a short time, of course).
