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This is generally done to protect battery cell health. Much like SSD memory one cell in the battery failing will ruin an otherwise fine battery.
by D_B_Koopa 6y ago
This is generally done to protect battery cell health. Much like SSD memory one cell in the battery failing will ruin an otherwise fine battery.
- speedgoose 6y agoYes, many electric cars have a buffer. Not all Tesla though. That's why it's not recommended to charge a Tesla to 100% everyday while it's fine with many other brands. But Tesla did sell a few cars with different battery capacities and exactly the same hardware. If you got the smaller capacity then you got a buffer. Tesla could unlock the buffer remotely, if you give them more money or if you need to evacuate before an incoming hurricane or similar.
- zxcmx 6y agoYeah I think fair to charge the customer more to access more of the total battery capacity because Tesla is now assuming more warranty risk on the battery.