Purchased a 2016 loaded SL on Friday but won't get it until tomorrow. It's killing me :x
I have been pouring over your forums for about two years but can't find some answers I have questions to. If you don't mind, I could use some help.
What L2 charger should I get? I have a broken L2 from my Volt that's hardwired, and can replace. It goes to two 30 amp circuits so I think I'm good to get a 30 amp L2, but not sure I'll need it. My SCE TOU rates are between 10 pm and 8 am, so 10 hours should be plenty for L2 with a 16 amp charger, no? I'd rather get a cheaper charger as the $500 one I bought for the volt is useless now.
On that note, which is better for the battery? Charging at 120volt, L2 16 amp or L2 30 amp? I thought I read it's not recommended to charge with the DC Fast charger regularly. I'd like to protect my battery as much as possible.
Is it still recommended to only do a 20-80% charge on the new battery? Again, would like to preserve my bat, but that would suck as it reduces range by 40%! This is for a 2016 with 30kw battery.
How does the DC charger work? I know it's about 80% full in 30 min. But if I have 5 bars would it take it to 12 in less than 30 or are you pretty much stuck at 80% full with that charger?
Do the side mirrors fold in electrically on US Leaf?
Will I get floor mats on a loaded SL? I didn't get to see the car I bought as it was at another dealer.
Thank you all in advance!
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I have been pouring over your forums for about two years but can't find some answers I have questions to. If you don't mind, I could use some help.
What L2 charger should I get? I have a broken L2 from my Volt that's hardwired, and can replace. It goes to two 30 amp circuits so I think I'm good to get a 30 amp L2, but not sure I'll need it. My SCE TOU rates are between 10 pm and 8 am, so 10 hours should be plenty for L2 with a 16 amp charger, no? I'd rather get a cheaper charger as the $500 one I bought for the volt is useless now.
On that note, which is better for the battery? Charging at 120volt, L2 16 amp or L2 30 amp? I thought I read it's not recommended to charge with the DC Fast charger regularly. I'd like to protect my battery as much as possible.
Is it still recommended to only do a 20-80% charge on the new battery? Again, would like to preserve my bat, but that would suck as it reduces range by 40%! This is for a 2016 with 30kw battery.
How does the DC charger work? I know it's about 80% full in 30 min. But if I have 5 bars would it take it to 12 in less than 30 or are you pretty much stuck at 80% full with that charger?
Do the side mirrors fold in electrically on US Leaf?
Will I get floor mats on a loaded SL? I didn't get to see the car I bought as it was at another dealer.
Thank you all in advance!
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