While Away - On Charger or Off?

[djett]

Going to be away for about three weeks. Do I leave it on the charger or off?

Thanks, in advance, for a question likely asked before ?

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[Old_Norm]

From the manual:
"Note:When you leave your vehicle
unplugged, it periodically uses energy from
the high voltage battery to recharge the
12-volt accessory battery, resulting in a
reduced driving range."

 

[jddrews]

I occasionally leave for 10 day stretches and when I do I run my battery down to 50% and leave it plugged in for the entire time I’m away. The charge settings are set to 50% as well (I normally set a daily 80% charge). I believe the benefit to this is it recharges and conditions the 12 volt battery. I had low voltage errors popping up before I left on my first trip and when I got back they all disappeared. Haven’t had one since.

 

[RickMachE]

The manual tells you what to do for 30 days or longer.

For 3 weeks, it really doesn't matter. 50%, set to 50% and plugged in is fine, so is anything 90% or below.

 

[Maquis]

I’ve never plugged in just because I’m away for less than a month.. Just it leave charged somewhere in the middle (30-70%). I’m usually parked at the airport when this happens anyway, and it’s hit or miss if one of the 5 L2 charging spots is open when I get there. Lately, it’s mostly miss.

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