MrFish
Well-known member
A question for those who have a better understanding of the Leaf battery chemistry and BMS.
My battery only has 11 capacity bars now. My understanding is that the BMS is limiting capacity due to a few weaker cells that are limiting charge to the entire pack. So my question is this: Since a few weaker cells are already limiting the amount of charge to the remaining cells, is there any benefit in limiting my charge to 80% anymore? Due to the decreased range, charging to 100% would help, but I don't want to degrade the pack any faster than I have to.
My logic is that even a 100% charge is only going to be 100% to the few weak cells, the rest of the "good" cells will never see a 100% charge because of the BMS.
I appreciate any thoughts on the subject.
Mike
My battery only has 11 capacity bars now. My understanding is that the BMS is limiting capacity due to a few weaker cells that are limiting charge to the entire pack. So my question is this: Since a few weaker cells are already limiting the amount of charge to the remaining cells, is there any benefit in limiting my charge to 80% anymore? Due to the decreased range, charging to 100% would help, but I don't want to degrade the pack any faster than I have to.
My logic is that even a 100% charge is only going to be 100% to the few weak cells, the rest of the "good" cells will never see a 100% charge because of the BMS.
I appreciate any thoughts on the subject.
Mike