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sunchaser

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What is the ideal SOC for long-term (winter) storage?
« on: April 12, 2020, 09:08:21 AM »
I've had the Enertia in climate-controlled storage over the winter months and was wondering what the ideal state of charge should be for long-term storage.  I believe that the manual states that the batteries should be fully charged prior to storage, but from what I remember, other sources on the net recommended a 40% - 60% SoC for storage.  I've also read here on this forum and elsewhere that a 100% SoC is rarely a good idea.

Any recommendations from the experts here?

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Re: What is the ideal SOC for long-term (winter) storage?
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2020, 05:05:29 PM »
What I have heard from some battery manufacturers is that a 60% charge is optimum for long term lithium battery storage. 
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Re: What is the ideal SOC for long-term (winter) storage?
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2020, 01:31:15 PM »
Thank you for the information.  I appreciate it.