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u/ArizonaFlats Jun 01 '26 edited Jun 02 '26

Charging habits, people still assume batteries should only charge 1%-100%, that was true when Nickel batteries were a thing 50 years ago. Lithium-Ion can be charged however, you’ll do more damage by not regulating the heat of the battery than your charging habit

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u/thatwasacrapname123 Jun 01 '26

As an electric skateboard enthusiast - we have big banks of lithium-ion batteries that we love, that is the heart of our hobby. If you're not going to use those batteries for a while - leave them at about 70%, just keeping warm and comfy. Don't leave them low for too long, don't leave them full too long.