Thread: Hybrid battery: Full charge?
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Old 05-06-2007, 08:40 PM
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Default Re: Hybrid battery: Full charge?
As TheDosDog mentioned, the battery SOC(state of charge) is well controlled with in a certain level to extend battery life.
Please note that it is still about 80% SOC when you see 8 full battery bars, not 100% SOC.
Following chart is derived from very good Toyota Hybrid System presentation...
http://john1701a.com/prius/presentat...ntation_01.htm

Ken@Japan

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