madeyong
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I know there are a few threads on this subject but I’m trying to distill everything and figure out the community consensus.
I do not drive my TTS long distances. It’s mostly used around town for short trips. I have the general profile set to 80% and no timers or location based profiles.
I will typically be at approximately 50-55% SOC after 3-4 days of usage after starting at 80% SOC.
My question is when is best to re-charge back to 80%? I’ve been waiting until I get to just below 50% and then plugging in at night to bring the car back to 80%. Should I be waiting until it gets lower in the 40s or upper 30s SOC before recharging (I’m not worried about needing additional range given my driving needs) or is 50% a good proxy for when I should top up? I know I shouldn’t let it get too low. Alternatively, should I be charging more frequently (when in the 60s and 70s) and start each day at 80%?
This is the first time I have purchased vs. leased a car in forever and it’s also the most expensive car I’ve ever owned (and my first EV and Porsche). Needless to say I am new at this and really want to maximize the battery over the long term.
Thoughts? Thanks!
I do not drive my TTS long distances. It’s mostly used around town for short trips. I have the general profile set to 80% and no timers or location based profiles.
I will typically be at approximately 50-55% SOC after 3-4 days of usage after starting at 80% SOC.
My question is when is best to re-charge back to 80%? I’ve been waiting until I get to just below 50% and then plugging in at night to bring the car back to 80%. Should I be waiting until it gets lower in the 40s or upper 30s SOC before recharging (I’m not worried about needing additional range given my driving needs) or is 50% a good proxy for when I should top up? I know I shouldn’t let it get too low. Alternatively, should I be charging more frequently (when in the 60s and 70s) and start each day at 80%?
This is the first time I have purchased vs. leased a car in forever and it’s also the most expensive car I’ve ever owned (and my first EV and Porsche). Needless to say I am new at this and really want to maximize the battery over the long term.
Thoughts? Thanks!
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