#1401 · Energy & Environment Tool

Electric Bus Battery Degradation Calculator

Project electric bus battery state of health from energy throughput and time. Enter usable capacity, annual discharged energy, current health, and your own cycle and calendar fade assumptions to compare operating scenarios.

Calculator

Battery duty cycle
kWh
kWh
years
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How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the battery, vehicle, or station values for your scenario.
  2. Use consistent units and replace defaults with measured data when possible.
  3. Select Calculate to update the main estimate and supporting results.
  4. Change one assumption at a time to compare scenarios.

Formula

End SOH = Current SOH − (Annual energy × years ÷ capacity × cycle fade) − (years × calendar fade)

What the result means

Projected state of health is the estimated share of original usable capacity remaining at the end of the period. Remaining kWh translates that percentage into usable energy.

Battery chemistry, temperature, charge window, power demand, storage SOC, maintenance, and the manufacturer warranty can materially change real degradation.

Example calculation

The default case converts total discharged energy into equivalent full cycles, applies the entered loss per cycle, adds calendar loss, and subtracts both from current state of health.

Tips for better results

  • Use recent measured data instead of a single exceptional trip or session.
  • Keep state-of-charge and time periods consistent across comparisons.
  • Test optimistic and conservative assumptions to create a planning range.
  • Record temperature and operating conditions alongside measurements.
  • Check the vehicle and charging-equipment limits before acting on the estimate.

Frequently asked questions

Which inputs have the greatest effect on this electric bus battery degradation calculator?

The formula section identifies each driver. Change one input at a time to see its effect while holding the others constant.

Can I use manufacturer-rated values in this calculator?

Yes, but rated values may reflect controlled test conditions. Measured capacity, consumption, session, or charging data usually gives a more representative planning result.

How should I handle charging losses?

Use measured outlet and battery energy when available. Otherwise, treat the loss or efficiency field as an explicit scenario assumption rather than a universal value.

Why might the real-world result differ from this estimate?

Temperature, battery controls, equipment limits, riding conditions, maintenance, and measurement timing can all change the outcome.

Does this calculator predict a warranty outcome?

No. It is a planning estimate based on the values entered and does not replace vehicle, battery, charger, or warranty documentation.

Degradation variables

VariableMeaning
Equivalent full cycleTotal discharged energy divided by usable capacity
Cycle fadeUser assumption per equivalent full cycle
Calendar fadeUser assumption for time-related loss per year

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