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EV cars recommend 80% charge to extend battery life. If I owned a Plug-In Hybrid which achieved say 40miles with battery, I would charge every night to max %. Would this excessive charge all the time reduce...
Can I have my hybrid hardwired safely with a solar charger to keep 12 volt battery charged as I don't do enough mileage to maintain it. I park on public highway so cannot charge it conventionally and ...
I purchased a new Volvo XC 60 PHEV in August 2025. For the first 5 months when fully charged the electric range indicated 50 miles. Then suddenly this fell to only 40 miles and won't charge further. I...
I will not be using my Honda CR-V hybrid for a month. In order reduce the chance of theft I would like to store the 12v battery in my secure garage (on a CTEK charger). Will I be able to centrally lock...
It has recently been said that a self charging hybrid car has to have regular use to keep the 12v battery in good condition. Is there a 'rule of thumb' minimum annual mileage needed for the owning of...
I live in a quiet residential area and can nearly always park at the kerbside on the street immediately outside my front gate. What are the laws regarding running a cable from an EV charger on the wall...
Whats the maximum length for a EV charging cable? My parking space is approximately 40 metres from my house.
I have just been told by a Kia mechanic at our local Kia dealer that my Sportage GT line S self charging HEV only ever is powered by the electric motor and that the engine only charges the battery. This...
The battery on our Yaris hybrid tends to go to near flat if left for more than two - three days. I understand that this a common hybrid problem due to very small battery.
Are there any self charging...
I own a Ford Kuga Titanium PHEV. Is it cheaper to charge the battery at a commercial charge point or by charging it using the petrol engine?
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