matching what is produced during charge so we only use clean, renewable, not to mention FREE energy. This is usally less than maximum. I would not think less than max AC charging would be an issue to worry about.
I agree..We typically charge slower than our charger max output, since we use solar power
The slower charging should benefit the life expectancy of the on board charger as it is running at 50% maximum capacity and will operate substantially cooler. I charge at a local public 16 amp EVSE almost every week.
Didn't think of that but it absolutely makes perfect sense!!
Yes, you can do that very easily in several ways with the Kona EV. I do and with this much battery, I'd recommend it for everyone's daily drive.
Yes, you can program it in 10% increments in the car or using Blue Link.
Show me the evidence! Imo fast charging per se does not damage a KONA battery. I know of at one high mileage (60k) kona with zero degradation as measured by Hyundai, and charged just on fast chargers - day in day out.
It seems that way.. There is also Richard (stageshoot) from the UK who has 67700 miles or something like that and he mostly charges on DC chargers and there is no measurable degradation on his car yet, even though the car is at Hyundai to examine his car to determine why since the BMS udpate, his battery cooling system does not kick in while charging.. I also fast charge a lot and have zero indication of any degradation yet and I'm at 34k miles..
The Kona seems to have a pretty good battery cooling setup which is critical to keep degradation low..
Given that the warranty is 10 years/100,000 miles (in the US), it means the motor should last 30 years/300,000 miles, as most manufacturers use the rule of thumb that parts should last at least 3 times as long as they are guaranteed for to minimize the number of warranty claims.