App new "daily" Min Level?

[mikecronis]

Noticed the Daily minimum level is 50% on the App for Charging. Is anyone doing 50? I've been doing 70%.

 

[Volund]

Noticed the Daily minimum level is 50% on the App for Charging. Is anyone doing 50? I've been doing 70%.

Good catch, i know for long term storage the battery likes to be at 50-60%

I wonder if it's just being proactive about battery health

 

[DeaneG]

There's no benefit to charging below 50%, and you lose utility of the car, so it makes sense.

 

[mikecronis]

My typical usage is 70% SOC to 45% State of Charge usage. (70-45% SoC @ 20 deg. C)

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