Charge Limit (State-of-Charge Target)
The charge limit is a setting that stops charging at a chosen battery level, such as 80 %, to protect the battery in daily use.
What is Charge Limit (State-of-Charge Target)?
Many manufacturers recommend around 80 % for daily NMC battery charging. LFP batteries are often charged to 100 % regularly for accurate range readings. You can raise the limit before a long trip. Most cars let you set the limit in the car menu or the manufacturer’s app.
How it works
The battery management system ends charging when the target state of charge is reached.
Why it matters for your car
Follow the manufacturer’s advice for your battery chemistry. Leaving a battery full for long periods in heat speeds up ageing.
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