Rule of 80%: Can I charge my electric car to 100% before a long trip?


If you know your EV is going to be unused for any length of time, try not to leave it on a completely full charge or completely empty, as both conditions can stress the battery. — Reuters

BERLIN: All electric vehicle (EV) owners really want is plenty of charge and for their battery to have a long life – but counter-intuitively, you should try to avoid going overboard on charging.

Most of us now know that to maximise a battery's life, you should only charge it to a maximum of 80%, just like your smartphone.

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