SOH (State of Health)

Definition

Estimate of battery degradation relative to new condition, typically expressed as percentage of original capacity or power capability remaining.

Why It Matters

  • Indicates when battery replacement is needed
  • Predicts remaining useful life for maintenance planning
  • Affects warranty claims and lifecycle cost
  • Helps optimize charging strategies to extend life

Common Pitfalls

  • Not tracking capacity fade over multiple cycles
  • Ignoring power fade (impedance increase) as separate metric
  • Not accounting for calendar aging vs. cycle aging
  • Assuming linear degradation (often non-linear)

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