I'm a new RAV4 EV owner and have a question about the best way to charge in order to minimize degradation.
I'm sure this has probably been discussed, but after a few hours of searching and reading many different threads on this forum and others, I don't have a definitive answer. I would like to know: in order to minimize battery degradation on the RAV4 EV, which charging method is the best? Level 1 or Level 2?
I understand the advantages of Level 2 (charge time, more efficient in terms of kWh consumed, more robust plugs/receptacles). But, does Level 1 help keep the battery fresher for longer since the temperature is lower during charging compared to Level 2 or does it not really matter in people's experience?
Thanks!
I'm sure this has probably been discussed, but after a few hours of searching and reading many different threads on this forum and others, I don't have a definitive answer. I would like to know: in order to minimize battery degradation on the RAV4 EV, which charging method is the best? Level 1 or Level 2?
I understand the advantages of Level 2 (charge time, more efficient in terms of kWh consumed, more robust plugs/receptacles). But, does Level 1 help keep the battery fresher for longer since the temperature is lower during charging compared to Level 2 or does it not really matter in people's experience?
Thanks!