cdherman
Well-known member
I assume this has been addressed, but search could not really find the answer I desired...
I charge only to 80% and have a 33 mile round trip commute. During the Fall, things were fine, but on at least 2 occassions, I've now gotten home with only one charge bar showing (1 of 12, as opposed to 1 of the top 10).
Those two events were one day with AM temps at 12 deg F, and evening temps only about 20 F. The other day, I had a traffic jam to avoid and put some extra miles on....
But the question I have is not really range or driving style (I often exceed 70 mph, so my crappy range has other explainations).
I have read that using Li batteries in the bottom of their capacity is also damaging. Is there someone who knows more about this in the specific case of the Leaf?
I *bought* as opposed to leased and I'd like to know how using the bottom two bars is going to impact my battery life.
Any knowledge, facts... Opinions???
Several generic Li technology battery sources indicate that their longevity is best if NEVER charged over 80% or discharged below 20-30%. Does the Leaf have enough "hidden" capacity in the turtle mode that I can safely take it down to one or even zero bars showing withough damaging the batter unduely?
I charge only to 80% and have a 33 mile round trip commute. During the Fall, things were fine, but on at least 2 occassions, I've now gotten home with only one charge bar showing (1 of 12, as opposed to 1 of the top 10).
Those two events were one day with AM temps at 12 deg F, and evening temps only about 20 F. The other day, I had a traffic jam to avoid and put some extra miles on....
But the question I have is not really range or driving style (I often exceed 70 mph, so my crappy range has other explainations).
I have read that using Li batteries in the bottom of their capacity is also damaging. Is there someone who knows more about this in the specific case of the Leaf?
I *bought* as opposed to leased and I'd like to know how using the bottom two bars is going to impact my battery life.
Any knowledge, facts... Opinions???
Several generic Li technology battery sources indicate that their longevity is best if NEVER charged over 80% or discharged below 20-30%. Does the Leaf have enough "hidden" capacity in the turtle mode that I can safely take it down to one or even zero bars showing withough damaging the batter unduely?