Battery degergation without use?

Discussion in 'Volkswagen' started by autox, Nov 9, 2021.

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  1. autox

    autox New Member

    I'm looking at buying a 2017 eGolf with only 840 miles on it!
    My question is do the batteries degrade with little or no use or routine recharging?
    Thanks!
     
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  3. Bob Coffey

    Bob Coffey New Member

    Most Lithium Ion batteries degrade with time. The minimum degradation occurs at about a 30% state of charge and storage at about 40F. The degradation of storing at a 100% charge and 90-110F is probably worse than the battery having a large number of 20-80 charge cycles in moderate temperatures. There are ways to assess a batteries health. The estimated range is not a reliable measure of battery health.
     

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