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Car dealers say they can’t sell EVs, tell Biden to slow their rollout (arstechnica.com)

submitted 9 months ago by boem@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] laurelraven@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 9 months ago (1 children)

This is the real reason I think high mileage batteries are important... I think most people don't need 300 miles, but a battery that can do that can also be charged to 60% or 80% and charged before going below 20%, which should dramatically improve its life (saving the full capacity for the once in a while longer trips)

[–] abhibeckert@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Tesla recommends (I think it's the default?) limiting charging to 80% and when they drain as low as 20% they shut down to protect the battery. You'll need to call a tow truck unless there's a major emergency/evacuation, then they take advantage of the car's cellular connection to unlock the last 20% and allow drivers to use the whole battery.

I don't think the Volt did that. Maybe newer (and more expensive...) GM EVs do though.