SparkeySam
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I've read many posts of late discussing the size of the battery, and more importantly, the USABLE battery size.
I've got a 2016 Spark EV. I know that the '15s and '16s have a different battery than the earlier models.
About 8700 miles on it.
I didn't pay attention to the kwh used at first, but have for the last 1000 miles. It seems that my available USABLE kwh is around 17 1/2 kwh. Maybe 17.6 or 17.7, but let's say 17.5 for argument.
At first I panicked...."OH NO....I've already lost 10% of my battery".....but since reading many posts, it seems the mid 17's are about what to expect for the '15-'16 models. At least with that kind of mileage. I.e. that's the USABLE number. Is that the general consensus???
Also, is the consensus on whether to charge to full each time or not that there is no consensus? I.e. some still believe it doesn't make a difference and others think it is wrong to do with the Spark EV?
Thanks
I've got a 2016 Spark EV. I know that the '15s and '16s have a different battery than the earlier models.
About 8700 miles on it.
I didn't pay attention to the kwh used at first, but have for the last 1000 miles. It seems that my available USABLE kwh is around 17 1/2 kwh. Maybe 17.6 or 17.7, but let's say 17.5 for argument.
At first I panicked...."OH NO....I've already lost 10% of my battery".....but since reading many posts, it seems the mid 17's are about what to expect for the '15-'16 models. At least with that kind of mileage. I.e. that's the USABLE number. Is that the general consensus???
Also, is the consensus on whether to charge to full each time or not that there is no consensus? I.e. some still believe it doesn't make a difference and others think it is wrong to do with the Spark EV?
Thanks