pharmoun Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Charging the battery after each journey, even short ones, may help minimise degradation over time. How many of you engage in this activity and how many do not? This is also why purchasing a used item would worry me; what if the previous owner(s) did not adhere to proper billing practices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Doncaster34 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 We replenish our energy after each journey. It is uncertain what is optimal for long-term battery health with frequent charging, but the advantage of using a PHEV rests in charging it as often as possible to maximise the advantages of the battery capacity and electric motor. If you don't do it often, you will wind up carrying about unnecessary weight in the form of dead batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbury.brook Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I completely agree. I am confused by the concept of maintaining the battery charge between 20% and 80%. I understand the need to maintain battery capacity, but what are the consequences? This is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), not a fully electric vehicle (EV). The battery has a limited capacity, providing around 25 miles of range, necessitating daily recharge, sometimes even twice a day. Having a Rivian would change the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VVC-Geeza Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Charge up to 80% and always keep your device plugged in when possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOOLCAR Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I only recharge my battery to 80% after each trip. A little recharge has a lesser detrimental impact on a battery. Ideally, I want to discharge the battery to a level between 25% and 60% before recharging. It not only reduces charging time but also enhances the battery's ability to minimise range loss over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnchantedScribe Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I also bill after each journey. Furthermore, I have been billing up to 90% for little more than a month. My 30-amp level 2 charger takes almost four hours to completely charge my battery, which I believe is less damaging to the battery. I am aiming to improve the battery's longevity by charging it up to 90% while minimising any impact on the electric range. During my recent visits, despite the increasing temperature, the distance remaining is always 27 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorman3 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Residing in Canada, during winter, my plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) only provides a range of up to 29 km at a temperature of -6 degrees Celsius. When the temperature drops to -18 degrees, as today, the EV mode is automatically cancelled and does not operate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelestialSeeker Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I am puzzled why everyone does not charge anything to 100%. Mazda has said that there is conserved capacity available to maintain optimal battery charging levels. 100% does not represent the whole battery capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbury.brook Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 PHEVs are designed to charge often because to the buffer included. In my opinion, those who only charge their devices up to 80% are not fully using their purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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