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      08-04-2014, 12:09 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by Boatguy View Post
Just put a BEV i3 on order with this configuration:


4) In the specs it list the battery capacity as gross/net 22KWh / 18.8 KWh. I understand the concept of gross/net, but what is it "net" of? Is there some sort of reserve?


Thank you for your patience and sharing your knowledge.

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Gross means the total battery energy storage rating is 22kWh. Net means all BEVs use around only 80% to 85% of the Goss rating (to preserve battery life) which nets to a useable energy storage of 18.8kWh
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