Nubo
Well-known member
Even though I'm on a lease I try to be kind to the battery. I'd rather have maximum capacity available when I need it rather than pushing power into the pack for days when I don't really need the miles. On my daily commute 80% is far more than enough and I typically get home with 4 bars remaining.
That being said, I don't hesitate to go to 100% when I do need it, which is usually a few weekend days a month. Often this means letting it end charging in close proximity to the departure time, but once a month or so I make a point of giving it a good 4 hours plugged in past the 100% termination, so that any necessary cell balancing can take place. I was reminded of that need a few weeks ago when taking a drive that pushed the range, and the last 10% went by much faster than I was accustomed. Periodic balancing keeps things predictable at the bottom.
That being said, I don't hesitate to go to 100% when I do need it, which is usually a few weekend days a month. Often this means letting it end charging in close proximity to the departure time, but once a month or so I make a point of giving it a good 4 hours plugged in past the 100% termination, so that any necessary cell balancing can take place. I was reminded of that need a few weeks ago when taking a drive that pushed the range, and the last 10% went by much faster than I was accustomed. Periodic balancing keeps things predictable at the bottom.