On the same subject, does anyone know how long it takes to balance and get from 98% to done? I've only ever done it overnight, but my failed daytime attempts indicate the answer is "really really long -- like more than two hours."
It takes longer for that last 2% SOC than any other 2% increase, but not two hours. Could take 20 minutes or so using the 3K charger. A lot less on a DC fast charge.
Are you charging with 120 VAC or 240 VAC?
One thing I never really understood is why the charge rate must go down a lot lower near the end but can be a lot more if you start with a higher charge. IOW, why is more than 1.5KW not safe when starting with a 3 KW AC charger, but a 6KW is safe with a fast DC charger?
I find charging EVs kinda weird. Moreso with Zeros. With a Zero put on a 6KW charger and you will get two KWS if above 80% SOC when the charge starts, never more all the way to 100% SOC. But if you start the charge at 20% SOC, you will have the full six KWs when it gets to that same 80% SOC.
-Don- Auburn, CA
