# Battery & Chargers **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/engines-batteries-and-charging-systems/67.md?page=8 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 9 --- ## [Terminal Dust Covers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/terminal-dust-covers/5315)
**Author:** [@BatteryBoy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BatteryBoy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2015, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/terminal-dust-covers/5315 "2015-09-14T18:40:37Z")
What are the dust covers for car or truck battery terminals called (the ones that are on in the store not the kind that cover the wires too when they are connected later) and where can I buy them? I googled and binged w… --- ## [Tips to extend journey capacity](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tips-to-extend-journey-capacity/5301)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2015, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tips-to-extend-journey-capacity/5301 "2015-09-13T23:21:43Z")
Please list your tips to extend journey capacity on whatever type of EV you drive. The quickest route from A to B may not be the best for your EV. Avoiding roads where you are constantly stop/starting and high gradient… --- ## [Should I buy or rent an electric car battery pack?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-i-buy-or-rent-an-electric-car-battery-pack/5306)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2015, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-i-buy-or-rent-an-electric-car-battery-pack/5306 "2015-09-13T12:10:53Z")
Some companies give you the option to buy the electric pack while others force you to lease them, what is the best option? --- ## [BMW building charging stations in China](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-building-charging-stations-in-china/5294)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2015, 1:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-building-charging-stations-in-china/5294 "2015-09-11T01:14:52Z")
It seems that BMW is getting in on the act with news that the company is going to build 500 charging stations in China:- BMW to build 500 EV chargers in China - PetrolPlaza - News --- ## [Gem E4 2012, charging stops?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e4-2012-charging-stops/5279)
**Author:** [@BruceAkron](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BruceAkron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2015, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e4-2012-charging-stops/5279 "2015-09-09T14:48:08Z")
I come home and plug the car in and it starts charging for about 3 or 4 minutes and then stops. If I wait and do it over the same thing? --- ## [Russian petrol stations ordered to install EV chargers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/russian-petrol-stations-ordered-to-install-ev-chargers/5273)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2015, 11:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/russian-petrol-stations-ordered-to-install-ev-chargers/5273 "2015-09-06T11:25:55Z")
In a move which some European governments should consider, the Russian authorities have ORDERED all petrol stations in Russia to install electric car charging facilities by 1 November 2016. --- ## [Portable Charging Prototype](https://community.electricforum.com/t/portable-charging-prototype/5261)
**Author:** [@nstrimple](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nstrimple)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 8:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/portable-charging-prototype/5261 "2015-09-03T08:41:40Z")
I have developed a portable charging system that is light-weight and efficient. I unfortunately do not own an EV to test it on and need some volunteers to run some tests. --- ## [Automotive Batteries and Price List Online](https://community.electricforum.com/t/automotive-batteries-and-price-list-online/4783)
**Author:** [@mayanktanwar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mayanktanwar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2015, 12:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/automotive-batteries-and-price-list-online/4783 "2015-08-14T00:34:42Z")
I am looking car batteries for long time on affordable prices with maximum warranty and best service provider. Here on electricforum.com i got many good suggestion and deals. so please tell me some best online battery po… --- ## [In need of EV owner's opinions, please! Conducting Research](https://community.electricforum.com/t/in-need-of-ev-owners-opinions-please-conducting-research/5163)
**Author:** [@Lorna17](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lorna17)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2015, 7:12am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/in-need-of-ev-owners-opinions-please-conducting-research/5163 "2015-07-26T07:12:08Z")
We are a group of postgraduate business students conducting important research for our final assignment on electric vehicle use and sustainability. We go to Dublin City University in Ireland. The following survey will… --- ## [Setting up reva software](https://community.electricforum.com/t/setting-up-reva-software/5153)
**Author:** [@ellisb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ellisb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2015, 2:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/setting-up-reva-software/5153 "2015-07-19T02:28:36Z")
Hi i have a gwiz and have a fault code. Ok. Thanks, i originally had the spanners warning light come on. I checked with the bms and it said a fault, something about temperature, I had left it and not done anymore about i… --- ## [Newbie battery help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie-battery-help/5151)
**Author:** [@Roachy666](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Roachy666)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2015, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie-battery-help/5151 "2015-07-18T14:15:52Z")
Hi guys, I'm new to this forum...I'm thinking about building an ev out of a Neon but I am in the process of researching before I take on the project. This forum has been helpful, from what I have learned I need about 1… --- ## [Charging Stations](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-stations/5142)
**Author:** [@andya41](https://community.electricforum.com/u/andya41)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2015, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-stations/5142 "2015-07-14T14:59:03Z")
I just picked up my first EV yesterday and have questions about charging stations. I know some are free and some are paid. However, If I pull in to a charging station that charges say $1.50 an hour and I am gone for 5 … --- ## [EV Charger Etiquette](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-charger-etiquette/5105)
**Author:** [@fetv](https://community.electricforum.com/u/fetv)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2015, 1:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-charger-etiquette/5105 "2015-06-28T01:51:17Z")
Check out this YouTube video about EV charger etiquette - if you were me, what would you do? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1nHrp1X7Gw --- ## [Best place to buy 8g31 batteries online?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-place-to-buy-8g31-batteries-online/5100)
**Author:** [@BlueSkyChx](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BlueSkyChx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 6:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-place-to-buy-8g31-batteries-online/5100 "2015-06-22T06:24:15Z")
Time to buy some gel batteries.... Interested in recommendations for good prices online for good batteries. Thx, PJ --- ## [Are EV owners really concerned about journey capacity?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-ev-owners-really-concerned-about-journey-capacity/5088)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-ev-owners-really-concerned-about-journey-capacity/5088 "2015-06-18T15:55:27Z")
It is interesting to see that the subject of journey capacity never seems to leave the headlines in relation to the electric vehicle market. However, it seems to be those who do not own an electric vehicle who have the m… --- ## [Have you considered a range extender for your EV?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-considered-a-range-extender-for-your-ev/5087)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-considered-a-range-extender-for-your-ev/5087 "2015-06-18T15:46:39Z")
Over the last two years we have seen major developments in the area of journey capacity and one particular development relates to range extenders. In simple terms this is a combustion engine which is part of your vehicle… --- ## [Should workplace charging stations be compulsory?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-workplace-charging-stations-be-compulsory/5086)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 2:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/should-workplace-charging-stations-be-compulsory/5086 "2015-06-18T02:50:40Z")
There are many rules and regulations regarding the workplace, where you need specific services if the number of employees reaches a certain level, so why does this not take in workplace charging stations? In the future t… --- ## [Where do 95% of EV owners charge their vehicles?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-do-95-of-ev-owners-charge-their-vehicles/5085)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 2:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-do-95-of-ev-owners-charge-their-vehicles/5085 "2015-06-18T02:48:57Z")
A recent survey suggests that 95% of electric vehicle charging takes place at home. This would seem to reflect the trend towards home charging devices and, as we have seen in the US, a push for reduced electric tariffs f… --- ## [How efficient is an electric engine compared to a combustion engine?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-efficient-is-an-electric-engine-compared-to-a-combustion-engine/5084)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 2:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-efficient-is-an-electric-engine-compared-to-a-combustion-engine/5084 "2015-06-18T02:48:11Z")
As technology improves there is no doubt these figures will change but at this moment in time the average efficiency for an electric motor is 90% which compares to just 25% to 35% for a combustion engine. While there are… --- ## [Tyre wear on an electric vehicle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tyre-wear-on-an-electric-vehicle/5079)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 2:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tyre-wear-on-an-electric-vehicle/5079 "2015-06-18T02:00:27Z")
I have seen a number of comments lately suggesting that the tyre wear and tear on individual electric vehicles can vary quite a lot. What kind of wear and tear do you experience with your electric vehicle? --- ## [Charging etiquette](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-etiquette/5078)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 1:59am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-etiquette/5078 "2015-06-18T01:59:43Z")
Is there a particular etiquette when recharging your electric vehicle? Are you allowed to unplug somebody else's EV when it is fully charged or do you need to wait for them to return? I would be interested to hear the vi… --- ## [Marketing experts target EV charging stations](https://community.electricforum.com/t/marketing-experts-target-ev-charging-stations/5071)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 7:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/marketing-experts-target-ev-charging-stations/5071 "2015-06-17T07:07:09Z")
While many electric vehicle owners will find it irritating and annoying to be hit with adverts when charging their vehicles, is this a sign of the times? The fact that many larger companies are willing and prepared to pa… --- ## [Nissan and GM announce battery recycling system](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-and-gm-announce-battery-recycling-system/5070)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 4:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nissan-and-gm-announce-battery-recycling-system/5070 "2015-06-17T04:55:38Z")
When the Nissan Leaf went on sale back in 2010 who would have guessed how popular it would have become with the name now synonymous with the electric vehicle industry. The initial battery life of the first batch of Nissa… --- ## [Minnesota to introduce EV specific electricity rates](https://community.electricforum.com/t/minnesota-to-introduce-ev-specific-electricity-rates/5048)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2015, 5:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/minnesota-to-introduce-ev-specific-electricity-rates/5048 "2015-06-10T05:13:41Z")
In a move which certainly shows that electric vehicles are here to stay, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission confirmed that investor owned utility companies will need to offer specific peak and off-peak rates for e… --- ## [Let's see your home EV chargers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lets-see-your-home-ev-chargers/5043)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lets-see-your-home-ev-chargers/5043 "2015-06-09T15:20:02Z")
Electric vehicle home charging units are becoming more and more popular across the globe. Why not post a picture of your home EV charger and give others an idea about where to place their future electric vehicle chargers… --- ## [Calb 180 AH batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/calb-180-ah-batteries/5029)
**Author:** [@PaulRekow](https://community.electricforum.com/u/PaulRekow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2015, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/calb-180-ah-batteries/5029 "2015-06-03T18:25:05Z")
Hi All, I have 15 CALB 180 AH batteries, configured for 48v nominal setting. I would like to know some different opinions on the optimal level of discharge before recharging. I have a Link-10 gauge that shows volts, am… --- ## [Deltaq factory installed instructions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/deltaq-factory-installed-instructions/5012)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2015, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/deltaq-factory-installed-instructions/5012 "2015-06-02T16:29:44Z")
DELTA'Q PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FACTORY INSTALLED D'Q CHARGERS The charger comes pre-loaded with charge algorithms as detailed in Table 1. Each time AC power is applied with the battery pack NOT connected, the cha… --- ## [US cities fighting over electric vehicle market](https://community.electricforum.com/t/us-cities-fighting-over-electric-vehicle-market/4994)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2015, 5:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/us-cities-fighting-over-electric-vehicle-market/4994 "2015-05-25T05:50:39Z")
Even though there is a long way to go before electric vehicles are accepted by all motorists, there is no doubt that the Kansas City Power and Light company is putting Kansas City on the map. The company announced very i… --- ## [Battery information](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-information/4530)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2015, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-information/4530 "2015-05-18T21:19:27Z")
TROJAN BATTERIES APPLICABLE TO USE IN GOLF CARTS First number is type, second is model, third is Amp rating at 20 hours, forth is volts, fifth sixth and seventh are L x W x H and eighth is weight. When considering af… --- ## [Elon Musk takes Tesla into groundbreaking battery technology](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elon-musk-takes-tesla-into-groundbreaking-battery-technology/4983)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2015, 9:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/elon-musk-takes-tesla-into-groundbreaking-battery-technology/4983 "2015-05-18T09:15:55Z")
The new Tesla battery technology dubbed “Powerwall” seems to have taken the world by storm with the current supply of devices sold out until mid-2016. Available in two different sizes, 7 kW and 10 kW, it seems that consu… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/engines-batteries-and-charging-systems/67.md?page=7) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/engines-batteries-and-charging-systems/67.md?page=9)