Deep-Discharge; Early Excessive Discharging - Club Car Carryall 550 2015 Maintenance And Service Manual

14

Deep-Discharge

BATTERIES: IQ PLUS ELECTRIC VEHICLES
DEEP-DISCHARGE
Never discharge batteries to the point the vehicle will no longer operate. This will considerably shorten the cycle life of
the batteries, and may permanently damage the batteries. It is possible the batteries will not accept a charge if they are
completely discharged. The deeper the discharge, the harder it is on the batteries. For this reason, it is recommended
that electric vehicle batteries be charged after each use (provided the charge cycle will not be interrupted and the
charger will be allowed to shut off automatically). Placing the batteries on charge after each use reduces the depth of
discharge and prolongs battery life.

EARLY EXCESSIVE DISCHARGING

When vehicle batteries are new, they do not reach their full capacity until they have been discharged and recharged
50 to 70 times. If they are excessively discharged early in their life, their effective service life will be shortened. It
is advisable to limit the use of any vehicle with new batteries for at least the first four weeks and then gradually
increase their range.
Page 14-14 2015 Carryall 550 Maintenance and Service Manual