I posted separately as that thread appeared to be devolving - but I'll trust your judgement.
I didn't plan this way (still too newbie to think about it) but I did oversize my battery so that I had more than enough even keeping the charge between 20% & 80% for longevity to cut the real cost.C rate was overspecced to absolute hell so i had insane headroom.
very good point. I had this exact same conversation this morning. ICE batteries where I'm at in FL, USA last about 3 years max due to the heat, depending on if vehicle is stored in garage or under shelter from sun.Whatever the statistics, or accuracy of the reports, the reality is that both ICEs, and EVs can give problems in cold weather…thats a fact.
However , the two are problems are very different in nature, and resolution
The EV issue is basicly one of ability to charge, whilst the ICE is simply one of starting. (battery fault).
The ICE issue is easily resolved with either a jump start ($50 pocket jump pack, another car, etc), or ultimately a new battery !……
…but the EV charge problem is not so easy or quick to rectify .!