Maintenance for HV & Auxiliary Batteries

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10-08-22, 09:04 PM

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Maintenance for HV & Auxiliary Batteries

Posting here for reference. Common question on what to do when not driving your car for extended periods.

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FWIW, I've seen it recommended to place the car in Neutral and run the ICE at elevated rpms to charge the traction battery. A lot of people don't realize that the traction battery will not charge when in Neutral (N). The car must be in Park or in a gear to charge the traction battery.