Recent content by gide

Hello again, and, thanks for all the suggestions. I contacted the car supplier and got the following. This is for storing the car for approx 6 months.. The advice is to have the main battery charged to 50 – 80% Fit and use a battery maintainer(trickle charger) for the 12 volt battery. Do not...

Thanks @Coulomb Definitely 2022. Is the 12V drawing from the main battery or is it charged when braking? Still not sure what is the best solution? We can drive for another coffee if the battery charge is a bit too high. Easy enough.

I'd like to ask here instead of starting an new thread, if this is possible. We are going away for approx 6 months. The car is stored in our garage. It is a late 2002 model, 320km range. Has anyone here experience with the best way to store the car. Should the tires be left at the usual...

Hello All, Has anyone of you read this report. What are your thoughts on the data grab. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/sep/06/cars-collect-extensive-personal-data-on-drivers-study-warns

Thanks @Susanna I will do that and see how I get on.

So it means we have to manage the charging more closely? Thinking about 80-85% max unless in front of a longer

Thanks, It is the 320km range type.

Thanks @Jomarkh Where would I find such timer?

Hello All We have a new EV and have been charging at home most of the time. We can limit charging by the time limit on the app, which is the cheap rate between 9pm-7am. On a couple of occasions the charging got to high for our liking. Is there an additional way to limit the charge to a max...