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Novice Member
Hi guys,
Very new to EV driving having just taken delivery of my grey SE.
I’ve done a bit of research and have already found some great tips and tricks on this forum!
However, I had a question, which perhaps is not specifically to the MG4. But certainly to EV drivers.
I have a zappi charger at home with solar panels. This charges the car whenever there’s enough solar production. However that obviously varies throughout the day. Which means the charging speed varies.
My question is actually with regard to general charging. I was always told (mainly with phones) that you should empty the battery as much as you can and then charge it again as a battery has specific amount of charge/discharges before it starts deteriorating.
The way I’m currently charging my MG4 is by just plugging it in and letting it charge. Which often means it goes from for example 40 to 50%. Or 20 to 60%. But not necessarily from nearly empty to full (I am aware the SR can handle full charges better than then LR version which you would normally charge to 80%).
Sorry for the long winded question. But is there any disadvantage to charging small amounts at a time compared to driving it near empty (or around 20%) and then a continuous charge to 80+%?
Very new to EV driving having just taken delivery of my grey SE.
I’ve done a bit of research and have already found some great tips and tricks on this forum!
However, I had a question, which perhaps is not specifically to the MG4. But certainly to EV drivers.
I have a zappi charger at home with solar panels. This charges the car whenever there’s enough solar production. However that obviously varies throughout the day. Which means the charging speed varies.
My question is actually with regard to general charging. I was always told (mainly with phones) that you should empty the battery as much as you can and then charge it again as a battery has specific amount of charge/discharges before it starts deteriorating.
The way I’m currently charging my MG4 is by just plugging it in and letting it charge. Which often means it goes from for example 40 to 50%. Or 20 to 60%. But not necessarily from nearly empty to full (I am aware the SR can handle full charges better than then LR version which you would normally charge to 80%).
Sorry for the long winded question. But is there any disadvantage to charging small amounts at a time compared to driving it near empty (or around 20%) and then a continuous charge to 80+%?