Charging to 100% - Is It Bad for the Battery?

[Dale008]

Hey guys,

Quick question for yall:
How often do you top off your EV to the full 100%? I’m curious if it messes with the battery health or the warranty at all. You know, just trying to nail down the best charging habits to keep my battery happy and healthy! TIA.

 

[Bickerton92]

For about five years, I regularly charged my old ride’s battery to 100% with no issues. So if you need a full charge, no worries! Just remember, it's not ideal to keep topping it off to 100% without using it. If you don't need it full, feel free to set it lower. It’s a good idea to give it a full charge every few weeks and let it drain a bit, as this seems to be the trick for keeping the battery happy!

 

[KaelRAID-45]

I don't charge it to 100% too frequently. One or two times weekly, but only if I need to. I know that charging it up to 100% too often can affect the battery in the long term. But I could not say on what level... anyway, don't charge it 100% if you don't plan to use it.