In reply to Terry Blanton's message of Sat, 12 Aug 2006 22:34:39 -0400: Hi, [snip] >On 8/12/06, Robin van Spaandonk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> > >> According to Tesla, the batteries are good for 500 recharges. If >> you recharge the batteries every night, they are going to need >> replacing after 18 months(?). If you don't recharge every night, >> then you need to keep a careful eye on the charge level so that >> you know which night you *do* need to recharge. > >Li-ion partial charges are just that. Li-ion batteries do not suffer >from the "memory effect" of NiCad; so, 1000 half-charges is equivalent >to 500 full-charges. So, at 250 miles per charge, the Tesla should >get over 100,000 miles per battery life regardless of how many times >it is actually "plugged-in". > >Or so I am told. > >Terry
In that case, I'm surprised that they don't simply specify battery life in miles. Why pay any attention to the number of recharges at all? (BTW now that you mention it, I had heard the Li-ion batteries have no memory effect). However something in the battery must deteriorate with use? Regards, Robin van Spaandonk http://users.bigpond.net.au/rvanspaa/ Competition provides the motivation, Cooperation provides the means.
