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Old Dec 4, 2023 | 03:27 PM
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The rule of thumb is to charge your ev battery to only 80% most of the time. If a battery is rated at 82 kWh but the software won’t let you use more than 77 kWh is it 80% of 82 or what you have available I.e. 77kwh?
 
Old Dec 4, 2023 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Kentcr
The rule of thumb is to charge your ev battery to only 80% most of the time. If a battery is rated at 82 kWh but the software won’t let you use more than 77 kWh is it 80% of 82 or what you have available I.e. 77kwh?
You need to consult the specific manufacturer.

 
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