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by ssl-3 726 days ago
In absolute terms, cooler isn't always better.

For example, Tesla has a pre-heat function for their cars' batteries that can be used prior to charging.

https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_us/GUID-F907200...

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That affects charging speed, not battery longevity.
It can affect battery longevity. If you charge lithium ion at cold enough temperatures, you get lithium plating which rapidly degrades capacity and can lead to internal shorts and fires.