2015 RXV Charge on Batteries

[wingnut2000]

I often ride my cart and park it and plug the charger in and don't ride again for 2 to 5 days and sometimes longer. After getting back on the cart and riding the batteries seemed drained a good bit. How long does it take for them to drain down after sitting?

I have tried a couple times unplugging the charger and replugging back in every time I walk by it on the weekends if I think I will ride it later and that does seem to help.

Just trying to figure out if my batteries are weak or normal

[JohnnieB]

Typically, about 1%/Day, but some batteries self-discharge faster than others.

Also, colder weather reduces storage capacity, so that may be a contributing factor.

The controller is in standby unless the Run/Tow is in Tow, so it is drawing some current and there may be some accessories that draw some current when "off".

What is the pack voltage about 12 hours after charger shuts off and what is pack voltage after the cart sits for 4 or 5 days?

That should tell us if the batteries are being fully charged and how fast they are self-discharging.

FWIW: My cart is barely used at all during colder weather and only used 2-3 times a week in warmer weather, but when it isn't being driven it is connected to a charger that float charges after the regular charge cycle ends and I start out each trip at 100% SoC.

[kernal]

The RXV tow switch operates differently. The switch should be in the run position for extended storage. If left in the tow position the batteries will discharge. This has to do with the parking brake which is mechanical but electrically released in the tow position with N selected.

Ref. page 6 of the owners manual

[JohnnieB]

Originally Posted by kernal

The RXV tow switch operates differently. The switch should be in the run position for extended storage. If left in the tow position the batteries will discharge. This has to do with the parking brake which is mechanical but electrically released in the tow position with N selected.

Ref. page 6 of the owners manual

Thanks for the info, I stand corrected.