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My question would be - does frequent short charging sessions cause issues for the battery packs? Versus longer full charging sessions? I know that lithium cell
by cr0sh 7y ago
My question would be - does frequent short charging sessions cause issues for the battery packs? Versus longer full charging sessions?
I know that lithium cells with their different chemistry are more forgiving of charging and discharging (vs NiMH, NiCd, or Lead Acid). I wonder though if that doesn't cause other effects, such as perhaps longevity issues that might cause overheating or something?
- joshlegs 7y agoi have a tesla model 3 and i believe that multiple smaller sessions are better for the longevity of the battery. elon has said that 'a plugged in tesla is a happy tesla.' you're also only supposed to charge to 80 or 90 percent charge unless youre going on a road trip, since charging to the absloute max (and conversely, discharging to near zero) is worse for the battery.
- hundchenkatze 7y agoI'm not a battery expert, but I think the full charges do more damage than charging to 80% capacity or so. But I don't know if there's any difference to battery life with multiple short charges vs one long charge up to 80%.
- frankus 7y agoDeep discharges and sitting at low state of charge for a long time are the main things that shorten battery life. Also harmful is charging to the absolute maximum state of charge. I believe most vehicles have a setting to terminate the charge at a level that maximizes battery life and another setting that maximizes range.