I ment what I said. I have to charge at higher voltages now and equalize more often. This means that I have to put more energy INTO the pack for the same energy OUT of the pack. The batteries also sag more, which means I have to draw more amp hours for the exact same trip.
It's a fact of life, as PbA batteries age they become less efficient at energy storage. Victor Tikhonov wrote: >"VanDerWal, Peter MSgt" wrote: > >>I used to get approx 3 miles per KW, now as the batteries are getting old >>I'm closer to 2 miles per kw. >> > >Huh? > >The consumption per mile reflects the shape the car is in >(and literally - its outer shape), and not battery age related. > >You probably meant you get 2/3 of the range you use to, >but miles/kW didn't change if the vehicle is the same. > >Victor > > >
