2026-04-13 19:20 UTC
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@UnpledgedCatnapTipper@piefed.blahaj.zone 2026-04-13 19:58
"Optimal" in what way? On an average day, I use ~10-15% of my max charge, with a max range of ~200 miles, +/- a bit depending on outside temperatures. I actually have the "hilltop reserve" feature turned on so I have regen brakes available always, which stops charging at 87%. Most people do not need their full charge capacity, it's just nice to have for the occasional road trip. With improved charging networks, ~100 mile range would he plenty for the vast majority of people for the vast majority of days.
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@BreadstickNinja@lemmy.world 2026-04-14 05:06
That's an illogical and likely outdated perspective on battery capacity. I voluntarily charge my battery to 80%, both to prolong its life and because 80% is more than enough to meet my driving needs with only one charge per week. I also get a faster charge due to the taper of the power curve. 80% for me is 400 km / 248 miles of range, or 57 km / 35 miles per day. My commute to work is twelve miles each way. If my battery drops to 80% capacity over a decade, it won't affect me. I'd still have plenty of overhead with 400 km / 248 miles between charges.