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Are you going on vacation? How many percent leave the electric car standing

Part of the Guide Electro-mobile batteriesAre you choosing a car? The battery chemistry of specific models can be found in catalogue of electric cars.

The electric car doesn't hurt that it's standing - it's hurting him, what he stands onTwo weeks in the airport parking lot, 100 % in the heat of July will make for the degradation of more than a month of motorways.

Golden rule: 40-60 %

For any standing longer than a few days leave the battery between 40 and 60 % - in this band, the voltage of the articles is the most gentle (valid for NMC and LFP). Turn off "Sentras" and similar security modes that take 1-2 % a day, or you will wake up to zero in a month.

To be avoided

100 % + hot = fastest recipe for calendar ageing (mainly NMC / NCA). 0-5 % long-term = risk of deep discharge; when the car itself reaches zero and stands still, it can get under safe voltage - and this is already a service event. Modern BMS is resisting, but do not test it.

How many cars "eat themselves"

Typical spontaneous loss is 1-2 % weekly; with active online functions, watching and extreme temperatures more. For the month standing, then feel free to -10 %. Practically: leave 3 weeks of vacation 60 %, turn off the guard, and return to ~ 50 %.

Flight tip: Chargers in long-term parking lots - in advance map You'll find stations at airports, including food and prices.