If you’re not supposed to charge to 100% why let you? Why not call 90%, or whatever, 100% in the software and cycle charge to unused cells in the background? I think the volt did something like that where it had 15kwh on board but only gave you access to 13 at any given time.
There’s no reason why you can’t charge your car to 100%. You just can’t do it at a supercharger when all the stalls are full (which is what this charge targets).
This will have no impact on people using L1/L2 chargers outside of supercharger locations, e.g. at home.
I think most EVs keep cell voltage below 100% 4.2v, like 4.1v displayed as 100% and significantly increase lifespan. I’m not totally sure without looking it up though.
All cells are charged equally though, there are no unused cells that are at some other voltage. The battery management system specifically keeps all cells in series balanced, and the cells in parallel balance themselves. Locking battery capacity is done by restricting the voltage range across the whole pack, usually the top end, with some of the lower range reserved for limp mode.
If you’re not supposed to charge to 100% why let you? Why not call 90%, or whatever, 100% in the software and cycle charge to unused cells in the background? I think the volt did something like that where it had 15kwh on board but only gave you access to 13 at any given time.
There’s no reason why you can’t charge your car to 100%. You just can’t do it at a supercharger when all the stalls are full (which is what this charge targets).
This will have no impact on people using L1/L2 chargers outside of supercharger locations, e.g. at home.
I think most EVs keep cell voltage below 100% 4.2v, like 4.1v displayed as 100% and significantly increase lifespan. I’m not totally sure without looking it up though.
All cells are charged equally though, there are no unused cells that are at some other voltage. The battery management system specifically keeps all cells in series balanced, and the cells in parallel balance themselves. Locking battery capacity is done by restricting the voltage range across the whole pack, usually the top end, with some of the lower range reserved for limp mode.