48 volt system
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48 volt system
Can anyone explain to me how to maintain the 48 volt system when the vehicle is stored for a period of time. I understand that we can maintain the 12 volt system with a trickle charger, but the starter is linked to the 48 volt system. How long can this system go without charging. As I understand it gets charged like the F1 car when braking, so if the car is parked for a month or two what happens? Any info would be appreciated, hoping this isn't the achiles heel of the car.
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Since there is little incidental power draw on the larger Lithium battery it should last a long time with enough juice to start the car. Other Lithium power tools I have seem to maintain the charge better than NMH batteries. I’m pretty sure that the Lithium also charges from the engine Alternator while driving so it might get help from a trickle charger to the 12 volt battery.
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Can anyone explain to me how to maintain the 48 volt system when the vehicle is stored for a period of time. I understand that we can maintain the 12 volt system with a trickle charger, but the starter is linked to the 48 volt system. How long can this system go without charging. As I understand it gets charged like the F1 car when braking, so if the car is parked for a month or two what happens? Any info would be appreciated, hoping this isn't the achiles heel of the car.
Activating/deactivating standby mode (parking the vehicle for an extended period)
Requirements:
- The engine is switched off.
Multimedia system:
Home --> Settings --> Vehicle
- Switch Standby Mode on or off. When you activate the function, a prompt appears.
- Select Yes. Standby mode is activated.
Last edited by TexAg91; Apr 15, 2020 at 01:23 PM.
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Maintaining 48V battery
Can anyone explain to me how to maintain the 48 volt system when the vehicle is stored for a period of time. I understand that we can maintain the 12 volt system with a trickle charger, but the starter is linked to the 48 volt system. How long can this system go without charging. As I understand it gets charged like the F1 car when braking, so if the car is parked for a month or two what happens? Any info would be appreciated, hoping this isn't the achiles heel of the car.
