Mojomarm
Standard Member
I’m new to EVs and the world of charging/batteries but want to make sure I’m looking after the battery in my Trophy as best I can.
I’ve got a Zappi so can charge from the excess solar, as well as an Octopus Go tariff to charge from the grid if the weather’s a bit unreliable/not working at home on sunnier days. I understand the theory behind the recommendation to only charge to 80% and letting the battery drop to between 10-20% to get the most from it, but if I do lots of smaller charges from the solar while it’s good weather and just hang around the 30-60% charge after commuting etc., would that cause it to not be as efficient longer term?
Do I basically just need to stop being such a tight-wad and actually pay for an overnight charge to get it up to 80% every now and then?
I’ve got a Zappi so can charge from the excess solar, as well as an Octopus Go tariff to charge from the grid if the weather’s a bit unreliable/not working at home on sunnier days. I understand the theory behind the recommendation to only charge to 80% and letting the battery drop to between 10-20% to get the most from it, but if I do lots of smaller charges from the solar while it’s good weather and just hang around the 30-60% charge after commuting etc., would that cause it to not be as efficient longer term?
Do I basically just need to stop being such a tight-wad and actually pay for an overnight charge to get it up to 80% every now and then?