Hi all,
Been a while since I've been here. The 100 mile a day run for the last 5 years sure has added up. I'm finishing each day with anywhere between 5% -10% depending on lighting and wiper requirements. Zoe is charged each day at 240v, and I've noticed that the charge times listed in the dash have grown. Not sure by how much because I don't really keep track. I plan on waiting till the 72-month, 0% financing loan is paid off next August before I decide between a new Leaf or a new battery.
I think Zoe will require some supplemental charging thru the winter months this year because the extra requirements of heating and exterior lighting. I plan on charging at work on a 120v circuit. I tested the outlet I will be using the other day. it took her from about 58% to 84% over a 7-hour period.
The questions are 1. Will the 240v overnight charge to 100%, and daily 8-hour 120v charging cause additional battery degradation? 2. What is the charge rate at 120 volts? I used to know but I am old, so I forgot. I want to determine the associated cost of the daily charge to figure it into my yearly raise.
Thanks,
John
Been a while since I've been here. The 100 mile a day run for the last 5 years sure has added up. I'm finishing each day with anywhere between 5% -10% depending on lighting and wiper requirements. Zoe is charged each day at 240v, and I've noticed that the charge times listed in the dash have grown. Not sure by how much because I don't really keep track. I plan on waiting till the 72-month, 0% financing loan is paid off next August before I decide between a new Leaf or a new battery.
I think Zoe will require some supplemental charging thru the winter months this year because the extra requirements of heating and exterior lighting. I plan on charging at work on a 120v circuit. I tested the outlet I will be using the other day. it took her from about 58% to 84% over a 7-hour period.
The questions are 1. Will the 240v overnight charge to 100%, and daily 8-hour 120v charging cause additional battery degradation? 2. What is the charge rate at 120 volts? I used to know but I am old, so I forgot. I want to determine the associated cost of the daily charge to figure it into my yearly raise.
Thanks,
John