[qaz123]

As more and more comes out about these toy cars, the other day I learned that it isn’t recommended that the batteries be charged to 100%. Apparently, this will cause the batteries to degrade even faster.

From a previous thread:

In an expensive EV that basically means you’re going to burn up your battery faster with an expensive battery replacement much sooner if you DON’T keep it between 40% and 80% charged.

Of course that means your “range” is only 60% of the advertised range.

Hmmmmmm….but a car that is advertised to get 400 miles on one tank of gas, but since you shouldn’t fill the tank all the way, you can only drive it 240 miles.

What a bargain.

But, have no fear, TexasGator will come on here and tell us we’re all wrong.

[867V309]

But, have no fear, TexasGator will come on here and tell us we’re all wrong.

ICE vehicles also catch fire...

oh, wait.           the POS ford ev didn't catch fire.......yet

[EVO X]

Of course that means your “range” is only 60% of the advertised range.

That is about right. If you charge a Tesla at a supercharging station, you might as well stop at 80%. The charge rate slows down considerably after that.

[Travis McGee]

[PAR35]

but a car that is advertised to get 400 miles on one tank of gas, but since you shouldn’t fill the tank all the way, you can only drive it 240 miles.

To be fair, you shouldn't max out the range of your gasoline vehicle in Texas summer heat; you'll burn out your fuel pump.