Charging - Chevrolet Silverado 2014 Owner's Manual Supplement

16 16 Driving and Operating

CHARGING

Charge regularly for
best performance
Regular charging of the high voltage
battery is an important part of
maintaining an extended range vehicle.
Charging not only ensures you can
operate your vehicle the next time
you need it, regular charging will also
maximize the life of the battery. The
high voltage battery may be charged
using a charging station of either Level
1 or 2 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
(EVSE) units.
The vehicle should not be kept in
extreme temperatures
(below 0°C [32°F] and above
32°C (90°F)
32°C [90°F]) for long periods
without being plugged in
or driven. This will also help
0°C (32°F)
maximize the life of the
high voltage battery.
Extreme Weather Will
Slow Charging and Reduce
Battery Capacity
High or low temperatures will aff ect
the performance and charging of the
traction battery in the following ways.
•
The battery charge time will take
longer to reach a full charge
•
The battery will lose its charge
faster
Long Periods Between
Use May Require
Additional Charging
If the vehicle is not driven within several
days of a charge, and not connected to
an EVSE, the battery will lose a portion
of its charge. To ensure optimal driving
range, keep the vehicle connected to
the EVSE when not in use.
Maximizing Energy Effi ciency
Use the following tips to help achieve
better energy effi ciency and extend
driving range:
•
Any unnecessary fast
acceleration and deceleration
should be avoided.
•
To achieve maximum electric
range, drive the vehicle at
90 km/h (56 mph) and below.
Driving at higher speeds reduces
energy effi ciency and diminishes
the electric range considerably.
•
When possible, plan ahead
for decelerations and coast
whenever possible.