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Setting 2017 e-Golf Charge Level Posted on August 20, 2019 08:46:09.

Set 2017 eGolf Charge Level

By default an EV will charge to 100% for maximum range. But you can set it lower to extend battery life by reducing the expansion of the cathode as it absorbs lithium ions during charging which reduces the mechanical strain on the materials that leads to micro cracking and breakdown over repeated cycles. 80% is recommended, since it is the knee of the curve for lithium — lower doesn’t help battery life much but does inhibit your range significantly.

To disable or enable reduced charging mode one time from charging port:
- Open charge port.
- Insert charging plug, making sure it clicks. Yellow light should come on, then green light should start pulsating as it starts charging.
- Press upper button to override reduced charging mode and charge to max level.
- Press lower button with clock icon to enable reduced charging mode, if selected from console.

To disable or enable reduced charging mode persistently from console:
- Press “Car” button on console.
- Tap eManager icon, second icon from left along the bottom. If label not showing, hover your finger over the icons and the name of the icon will pop up.
- To disable reduced charge mode, tap to uncheck all Departure Times.
- To enable reduced charge mode, tap to select desired Departure Time. Example: the first one on the top row.
- Tap turnaround arrow icon in upper right to go back to main menu.

To configure reduced charging mode:
- Press “Car” button on console.
- Tap eManager icon.
- Tap right arrow on the right of the Departure Time that you want to change.
- Tap to set Departure Time. Example: 5 AM.
- Tap to select Days. Example: select all 7.
- Tap Charging Location.
- Tap right arrow on desired location. Example: Home.
- Tap along horizontal line to set Max Battery Charge Level in 10% increments. Example: 80%
- Optional: tap Max Charge Current and select 5, 10, 13 or Max Amps. Example: Max is approximately 32 amps, but lower levels are required if charging through a portable EVSE from a 240 volt 15, 20 or 30 amp NEMA outlet. A 40 or 50 amp outlet is required to charge at Max.
- Note: you can also presetting climate control to preheat or precool the car while plugged in to maximize driving range, but this can take unnecessary energy if left on repeatedly in milder weather.
- Tap turnaround arrow icon in upper right a few times to go back to main menu.