I've had my EV for about a year now, and this will be my first full summer with it. I'm a bit anxious about how the heat will affect the battery long term. I know the car has cooling systems, but I've been reading about how important it is to be proactive. I found a detailed guide specifically about EV battery care in extreme heat, and it mentioned things I hadn't considered, like how parking in direct sun doesn't just make the cabin hot, it actually forces the battery's thermal management to work overtime, which uses extra energy. It also explained why keeping the charge between 20% and 80% is even more critical when it's 45 degrees outside. If you're an EV owner here, it's worth looking into this stuff before July hits.