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      09-08-2023, 12:04 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by F5506m View Post
That will the biggest problem with all used electric/hybrid cars. They do not like the batteries getting completely discharged. If dealer does not keep a car on a charger when parked on the lot for extended periods of time it will lead to battery degradation and apart from checking the battery capacity i am not aware of anyway to track the dealers habits while cars are on the lot.
That is an important assessment. For example, bought mine in 2014 and when in storage during winters in Chicago, has been on the charger the entire time. Battery capacity as well as 12V battery have full capacity after 8 years, which I find amazing.
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