Charge to 80% or 100%??

[jeredcady]

Should I be charging my Leaf to 80% or 100% on a nightly basis? I get conflicting accounts.

 

[gbarry42]

80.

Does that help?

I didn't think so.

:mrgreen:

 

[johnrhansen]

The way I remember is that if you charge to 100 percent, you want to burn off that extra 20 percent almost immediately. If you can't, just charge to 80 percent. I don't charge until I'm below 50 percent as well.

 

[goaliepride]

The way I remember is that if you charge to 100 percent, you want to burn off that extra 20 percent almost immediately. If you can't, just charge to 80 percent. I don't charge until I'm below 50 percent as well.

You'll hear conflicting things, but what john says is the most common belief.

 

[gbarry42]

Collecting facts about the battery charge is relatively easy. Deciding which ones are going to work for you is the hard part.

I don't usually drop a joke before providing something useful. I couldn't help myself this time. There has been a lot written on the subject. This 27 pager will get you started. http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=2265" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

But really:
- Charge to 80% if you want the battery to last longer.
- Charge to 100% if you need it to get where you're going.
- Time spent AT 100% is what gradually reduces capacity. So use it after you put it in.

We have learned that battery temperature (heat) is a lot more worrisome than the charge level.

 

[Stanton]

another vote for 80%

 

[epirali]

Should I be charging my Leaf to 80% or 100% on a nightly basis? I get conflicting accounts.

I am charging to 100% nightly, and looking at reports and data from various sites it seems in colder climates the 100% charge doesn't seem to matter. I minimize the time at 100% by using timer. Also do you really need 100% charge range?

 

[dweller92]

I am charging to 100%. I am leasing and not planning on keep the car. I believe the dealership will replace the battery before they sale it. But I am leasing for 36 mo's. I enjoy driving my car and will get a new leaf when I turn in this one. I am hoping they will come out with a better battery

David W.
Austin,Texas

 

[davewill]

If you can do all the driving you want/need, comfortably, on 80%, charge to 80%. If not, then charge to 100%. The car is meant to serve you, not the other way around. Use an end timer so that you reach 100% as close to the time to leave as you can.