HughF
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I would ignore what the manufacturers handbook says about that and keep it topped up. The battery is warranted by Mitsubishi and has an comprehensive BMS to ensure the battery pack stays in good health. The ampera likewise has a comprehensive BMS, but it also benefits from a software limited pack. 10.3kWh available from 16.5kWh, so the battery always runs between 25% and 80(somethng)% SOC. Ampera/Volt batteries never degrade or show capacity loss.Sorry I didn't make it clear we got a special low night rate due to me being on motability & with an electric car ..the charger & fitting was FOC via the dealership when we got the PHEV brand new .
Thought .......... we are not supposed to recharge ( manufacturers hand book info ) unless we have dropped below 1/3 of charge capacity as it affects the battery life . Do you have such a restriction on your car?
The Volt really is a wonderful car with fantastic engineering inside.