watchdoc
Well-known member
So, the last couple times I have DC fast charged to try and use up my EVgo $250 credit, I'm surprised at how much my 22 Leaf Plus rapidgates on a single charge. Each charge was approx 45 minutes and started below 20% and ended above 80%. This charger is at a Chick-fi-la restaurant so we just ate dinner. Both times charging speed slowed below 20kw and the temp guage was well past the 3/4 mark although not in the red. I drove home and the temp guage returned to normal by the next morning.
Anyway, I have some 300-500 mile trips (each way) planned for later this year and I'm trying to work on my charging strategies. Assumming you start out with a full battery and temp guage in the middle, would it be better to make two short charging stops or a single long stop?
Something like:
Leg 1 Full down to 10% (170-190 miles?)
Charge 1 10% to 90% approx 1 hour (150 miles added approx? and lots of rapidgate)
OR
Leg 1 Full down to 10% (170-190 miles)
Charge 1 10% to 70% approx 30 min or as soon as rapidgate really starts dropping the charge rate (80-90 miles added??)
Charge 2 10% to 70% again or as soon as Rapidgate knocks the charge rate down again (50-60 miles added???)
Opinions from you guys that have taken longer trips in your Leaf Plus??
Anyway, I have some 300-500 mile trips (each way) planned for later this year and I'm trying to work on my charging strategies. Assumming you start out with a full battery and temp guage in the middle, would it be better to make two short charging stops or a single long stop?
Something like:
Leg 1 Full down to 10% (170-190 miles?)
Charge 1 10% to 90% approx 1 hour (150 miles added approx? and lots of rapidgate)
OR
Leg 1 Full down to 10% (170-190 miles)
Charge 1 10% to 70% approx 30 min or as soon as rapidgate really starts dropping the charge rate (80-90 miles added??)
Charge 2 10% to 70% again or as soon as Rapidgate knocks the charge rate down again (50-60 miles added???)
Opinions from you guys that have taken longer trips in your Leaf Plus??