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Old 21st March 2024, 17:36   #23
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Originally Posted by SCP440 View Post
... the run to the airport should fully charge it.
Unfortunately that hypothesis depends upon so many variables:
  • Which airport did Dave travel to?
  • What was the condition of his battery before the journey?
  • Were a lot of high current accessories used during the journey (e.g. HRW, heated seats, air conditioning)?
  • Was the journey at slow urban speeds with significant time spent stationary?

The crucial point is the second one above and it's impossible to know the answer unless a smart charger is used prior to departure to the airport. I recommended this precaution earlier in the thread.

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