godlessjarhead
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I am in about 2 months now on a new 2019 Leaf. I have read differing opinions on what charging habits are best for battery longevity. I charge at home with a Level-2 included with the car (220V). I have a commute that is almost 25 miles downhill. Obviously, that makes the return trip almost all back uphill. The freeway is 80 MPH or die, or stop-and-go, never really a reasonable cruise. I can make it 2 days on a charge, at which time I am down to about 20%. Questions:
Is it better to charge back to 100% every day or every other day? I am worried about the regen, as the first day of a fresh charge downhill barely reduces the charge. Am I pushing the range by going for 2 days?
If my return ends at 20% on Friday, is it better to charge that day and let it sit the whole weekend at 100%, or leave it at 20% until Sunday night?
So far I really like this car for a no-snow commute (95% of the year). I had some anxiety the first few days of not really knowing how far I could go. The 160 mile range claim is not really accurate on my type of commute, but a assumed that from the start. I want to give the battery the most life possible.
Is it better to charge back to 100% every day or every other day? I am worried about the regen, as the first day of a fresh charge downhill barely reduces the charge. Am I pushing the range by going for 2 days?
If my return ends at 20% on Friday, is it better to charge that day and let it sit the whole weekend at 100%, or leave it at 20% until Sunday night?
So far I really like this car for a no-snow commute (95% of the year). I had some anxiety the first few days of not really knowing how far I could go. The 160 mile range claim is not really accurate on my type of commute, but a assumed that from the start. I want to give the battery the most life possible.