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Great question. Since lower is better, I’m going to charge to 75% of the allocation from here on outSo, 75% of the total capacity of the battery? Or 75% of the charge that Ford allocates for use?
On that note. I've got my max level set to 90%, however I've noticed when the truck is conditioning itself in the mornings, the SoC will often climb to 91% or 92%. Think this is detrimental? Should I dial the max level down to 80 or 85%?20/80 is a good rule of thumb.
Ford says below 90, no worries.
No, not at all since you're driving it shortly. Charging to 100 is fine if you're going to use it, they just don't want it sitting for extended periods at a high soc. For storage more than 30 days they recommend a 50% soc.On that note. I've got my max level set to 90%, however I've noticed when the truck is conditioning itself in the mornings, the SoC will often climb to 91% or 92%. Think this is detrimental? Should I dial the max level down to 80 or 85%?
Not necessarily detrimental, but do you need drive it enough to use 90% most of the time? If not, why not set it lower during periods when you don't need it?I've noticed when the truck is conditioning itself in the mornings, the SoC will often climb to 91% or 92%. Think this is detrimental?
I leave my max at 70% normally, and plug in every day, but don't hesitate to charge to 100% before any trip where I'm going to use it all. I figure 70% stated is probably around 65% actual, and I'm comfortable that will lead to minimal degradation over the expected 3-5 year period I have it and the battery will be in great shape for the next owner.Not necessarily detrimental, but do you need drive it enough to use 90% most of the time? If not, why not set it lower during periods when you don't need it?
I don't need the full capacity at 90%. I recall someone on here pointed to the FAQs on Fords website which recommended 90%.Not necessarily detrimental, but do you need drive it enough to use 90% most of the time? If not, why not set it lower during periods when you don't need it?