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Re:1k-cycle lithium-sulfur battery could increase electric v... by jqpabc123 on Monday January 31, 2022 @03:11PM (#30153574)
With lithium ion you don't want to sit at 100% all of the time ...

Someone who drives infrequently (a senior for example) or has multiple cars could easily leave a car plugged in for days.

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Re:1k-cycle lithium-sulfur battery could increase electric v... by sliken on Monday January 31, 2022 @04:56PM (#30155094)
Sure, but Tesla recommends charging to 90% for daily use (except for LFP batteries), personally I charge to 85% to help increase battery life.

It also helps the battery when it gets cold, the car will use power to help keep battery warm, which also helps increase battery life.

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