# Battery & Chargers **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/engines-batteries-and-charging-systems/67.md?page=9 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## ["leaf" vs "prius" batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/leaf-vs-prius-batteries/4722)
**Author:** [@okinawadon](https://community.electricforum.com/u/okinawadon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/leaf-vs-prius-batteries/4722 "2015-05-12T15:30:47Z")
i would like to begin by thanking this forum for the help it is giving us EV newbies. i have a '91 miata that i am trying to make into an EV. i live on a small island so i only need a 50 mile range and a 60 mph max sp… --- ## [Winter range when not plugged in?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/winter-range-when-not-plugged-in/4955)
**Author:** [@teslaevdan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/teslaevdan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/winter-range-when-not-plugged-in/4955 "2015-05-09T18:51:26Z")
For those who live in northern climates winter conditions , how is range affected when you have to park outside for 10 hours ( while at work ) and not be able to plug in your electric car? Last winter we had -40 C wind c… --- ## [Charge display](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charge-display/4945)
**Author:** [@John](https://community.electricforum.com/u/John)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 6:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charge-display/4945 "2015-05-09T06:47:21Z")
I put new batteries in and when I plugged in my charge meter blinks across but my display on how full the battery is always shows 00 Have un hooked all plugs and batteries and reconnected and still the same. I have a 200… --- ## [Unique Situation?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/unique-situation/4947)
**Author:** [@Dlit99](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dlit99)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 11:54am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/unique-situation/4947 "2015-05-08T11:54:22Z")
I have a rather unique situation that I am trying to find a creative solution for. I recently purchased a plug in Hybrid car (Ford Fusion Energi) that I can charge with a standard 110V outlet using the supplied charger.… --- ## [Battery Life](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-life/4727)
**Author:** [@SolarCarNut](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SolarCarNut)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2015, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-life/4727 "2015-04-20T12:54:58Z")
I'm really new to EV cars. I am seriously considering purchasing one for my next vehicle. My biggest concern is battery life. Is there a general rule for how long most battery's will last? On top of that is there a gener… --- ## [Buying electric car engines online](https://community.electricforum.com/t/buying-electric-car-engines-online/3152)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2015, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/buying-electric-car-engines-online/3152 "2015-04-11T12:17:44Z")
There are now many specialists around the world who concentrate upon the electric car engines which will surprise some people. The ability to pick and choose the type of engine you want on your vehicle, perhaps you want … --- ## [What to do](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-to-do/3018)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2015, 1:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-to-do/3018 "2015-03-06T01:32:51Z")
Take heed... best to know what you are getting into when providing roadside assistance to accidents involving electrics... Read it all here... --- ## [GEM batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-batteries/4630)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 4:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-batteries/4630 "2015-02-21T04:19:52Z")
Got a great deal on a set of batteries for my 4 seater today. I trade carts so often that I don't spend the high cost for T1275s or Gels. I have always bought size 31 deep discharge generics or Marine combos. I can … --- ## [Battery Wiki](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-wiki/4748)
**Author:** [@rayhaque](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rayhaque)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 11:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-wiki/4748 "2015-02-01T11:39:57Z")
I have been learning a lot about batteries since I found this forum. Namely that the different types are not at all equal and some should be charged differently than others. Has anyone suggested organizing that good in… --- ## [Bi Weekly Charging](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bi-weekly-charging/4644)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2015, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bi-weekly-charging/4644 "2015-01-30T15:00:33Z")
(also published in DIY section) I want to turn on my battery charger for 10 hours every 2 weeks while i'm out of town. Charger draws 12 amps Has to be on 12 hours How do I do this? Purchase one Defiant model… --- ## [DIY J1772 plug](https://community.electricforum.com/t/diy-j1772-plug/2825)
**Author:** [@batteryman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/batteryman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2015, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/diy-j1772-plug/2825 "2015-01-20T15:49:00Z")
I just bought a used electric car and now I realize that to extend my driving range I need to charge at the public stations with a J1772 plug. Paying $200 on up for a J1772 adapter really doesn't work for me. So my pla… --- ## [Are you seeing more charging points in your area?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-you-seeing-more-charging-points-in-your-area/3680)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2015, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-you-seeing-more-charging-points-in-your-area/3680 "2015-01-19T15:21:11Z")
Each day seems to bring news of extended charging networks around the world, from the US to the UK, from Australia to China. Have you seen an increase in the number of charging stations in your area? --- ## [US company offers battery power game changer](https://community.electricforum.com/t/us-company-offers-battery-power-game-changer/4659)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2015, 5:59am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/us-company-offers-battery-power-game-changer/4659 "2015-01-15T05:59:53Z")
A company in the US has announced a "game changing" new battery technology which could triple current EV journey capacity! http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/01b47ecc-6126-11e4-b935-00144feabdc0.html#axzz3JqbmddqQ --- ## [Purchasing 240v Charging Station - Any With Lights In Plug Like OEM Volt 110 Cord?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/purchasing-240v-charging-station-any-with-lights-in-plug-like-oem-volt-110-cord/4700)
**Author:** [@yonkers](https://community.electricforum.com/u/yonkers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2014, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/purchasing-240v-charging-station-any-with-lights-in-plug-like-oem-volt-110-cord/4700 "2014-12-28T19:21:47Z")
I just got a 2015 volt and like it very much. We will be putting in a 240v charging station and I want to order the next couple of days so it can go against our 2014 tax year for a write off. Are there any out there t… --- ## [Do you have confidence in your local EV charging network?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-have-confidence-in-your-local-ev-charging-network/4641)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2014, 9:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-have-confidence-in-your-local-ev-charging-network/4641 "2014-11-16T09:06:29Z")
There is no doubt that billions upon billions of dollars are being poured into the electric vehicle market and much of this is making a major difference. However, even though money is thankfully beginning to trickle down… --- ## [Could infighting amongst electric car charging companies cause chaos?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-infighting-amongst-electric-car-charging-companies-cause-chaos/4640)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2014, 9:05am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/could-infighting-amongst-electric-car-charging-companies-cause-chaos/4640 "2014-11-16T09:05:58Z")
Over the last few weeks we have seen concerns about the often piecemeal way in which the worldwide electric car charging network has been put together. There is conflict about protocols, conflict about cross recharging a… --- ## [Utility companies to enter electric-car charging market?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/utility-companies-to-enter-electric-car-charging-market/4626)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2014, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/utility-companies-to-enter-electric-car-charging-market/4626 "2014-11-14T15:14:00Z")
This article covers some very interesting news for the EV charging market:- Peninsula legislators seek to lift ban on utilities owning electric-car charging stations | Peninsula | San Francisco | San Francisco Examiner … --- ## [Are electric vehicle chargers the next growth industry?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-electric-vehicle-chargers-the-next-growth-industry/4589)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2014, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-electric-vehicle-chargers-the-next-growth-industry/4589 "2014-11-13T15:47:37Z")
In many ways electric car technology jumped to far too quickly leaving behind electric vehicle charging systems which for many years have been totally inadequate. There has been major concern amongst motorists around the… --- ## [Battery Care](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-care/4533)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-care/4533 "2014-10-27T22:31:37Z")
There is a lot of battery information available. IMHO This site covers it most comprehensively. DEEP CYCLE BATTERY FAQ Item 6 is a must read. --- ## [Lime Rock Park Charging!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lime-rock-park-charging/4398)
**Author:** [@EVSR](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EVSR)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2014, 8:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lime-rock-park-charging/4398 "2014-10-27T08:24:51Z")
For road racers, Lime Rock Park installed a 220 outlet for our EVSRs! --- ## [Charge your EV to 70% capacity in just 2 minutes!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charge-your-ev-to-70-capacity-in-just-2-minutes/4535)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2014, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charge-your-ev-to-70-capacity-in-just-2-minutes/4535 "2014-10-17T17:40:50Z")
Check out this article:- Your next smartphone or EV will recharge to 70% in just two minutes, thanks to new lithium-ion battery tech | ExtremeTech Could this be the breakthrough we have been waiting for? Regards, … --- ## [Range drop](https://community.electricforum.com/t/range-drop/4539)
**Author:** [@Ulf](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ulf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2014, 10:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/range-drop/4539 "2014-10-17T10:09:37Z")
Hi. I am Ulf and new to this forum and electric cars. I live on a little Island called Bonaire in the Caribbean. Yes, hot and not all that suitable for led acid batteries. I just bought, not one, but two Zenn cars and t… --- ## [Gem el battery diagram](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-el-battery-diagram/4505)
**Author:** [@haw1999](https://community.electricforum.com/u/haw1999)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2014, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-el-battery-diagram/4505 "2014-10-07T17:10:03Z")
hello, i purchased a 2008 gem el and was told it needed new batteries...i put 6 used 12 volt golf cart batteries in, but i do not get any display at all...i believe the cables are wrong, because it is only supplying 48 v… --- ## [My GEM e4 wont turn on?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-gem-e4-wont-turn-on/3775)
**Author:** [@oside](https://community.electricforum.com/u/oside)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2014, 6:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-gem-e4-wont-turn-on/3775 "2014-09-19T06:52:05Z")
It has been sitting for a long time, and I would like to know if anybody has had this problem, and how can I fix it? Thank you --- ## [EvoCharge EvoReel a retractable cable for EV chargers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/evocharge-evoreel-a-retractable-cable-for-ev-chargers/4434)
**Author:** [@MartEV](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MartEV)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2014, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/evocharge-evoreel-a-retractable-cable-for-ev-chargers/4434 "2014-09-10T17:56:59Z")
Hi! Had this great charging station fromEvoCharge. I think everyone should know that you there is a retractable cable out there. You can check out my review on YouTube by typing EvoCharge or EvoReel. Hope you enjoy i… --- ## [What batteries are used for forklifts?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-batteries-are-used-for-forklifts/4303)
**Author:** [@lindsay](https://community.electricforum.com/u/lindsay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2014, 9:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-batteries-are-used-for-forklifts/4303 "2014-09-08T09:50:44Z")
Is anyone know what kind of batteries the forklift manufacture always use? Have you heard of PlugPower? It is told from this company that they are the top No.1 forklift producer. Is this information right？ They are usi… --- ## [London](https://community.electricforum.com/t/london/4400)
**Author:** [@E-Man](https://community.electricforum.com/u/E-Man)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/london/4400 "2014-08-25T12:23:40Z")
Last week I visited London for seven days and was very hopefully to see a lot of G-Wiz - but I registered none of these! Only a Mia and a lot of Prius, thats all. Where are all the thousands of sold G-Wiz in London? --- ## [EV Owners of Colorado](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-owners-of-colorado/4393)
**Author:** [@dulchinos](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dulchinos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2014, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ev-owners-of-colorado/4393 "2014-08-20T16:02:41Z")
Please join the new advocacy organization EV Owners of Colorado (EVOC). The purpose of the group is to aggregate the voice of EV owners to persuade government entities, business and property owners and the general publi… --- ## [Would you pay to recharge your electric vehicle?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-pay-to-recharge-your-electric-vehicle/4098)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 1:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-pay-to-recharge-your-electric-vehicle/4098 "2014-08-18T01:31:54Z")
A number of recharging networks across the US are now offering users the chance to pay a monthly fee for unlimited usage or one-off fees when they use the network. It seems that slowly but surely the era of free rechargi… --- ## [Is the Nissan Leaf engine head and shoulders above the rest?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-the-nissan-leaf-engine-head-and-shoulders-above-the-rest/3153)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-the-nissan-leaf-engine-head-and-shoulders-above-the-rest/3153 "2014-08-13T14:57:58Z")
It has been suggested on numerous occasions that the average driver does no more than 80 miles per day and therefore with many mass-market electric vehicles able to accommodate 100 mile journeys per full charge is there … [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/engines-batteries-and-charging-systems/67.md?page=8) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/engines-batteries-and-charging-systems/67.md?page=10)