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      09-17-2019, 01:04 PM   #1
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Battery during winter storage

I am not going to use the car during the winter for various reasons, so it will be inactive for at least 4 months.

Do we need to disconnect all the batteries? I am afraid that its way too complicated in such a sophisticated car to do it. So I suppose I will need a new battery when summer comes?
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      09-17-2019, 01:14 PM   #2
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Could leave a battery maintainer on to keep the battery active while it sits.

https://www.amazon.com/CTEK-56-926-L...y+charger+ctek

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Astonishing! I just have to find a european spec because it's gonna explode in 220v
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I have a Battery Tender Jr that does lithium batteries. Never had an issue.
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      09-18-2019, 12:09 PM   #5
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Astonishing! I just have to find a european spec because it's gonna explode in 220v
https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the one I have right now hooked to mine. Works like a champ on 220v, perfect for our cars.

Also, there is only one battery that needs to be disconnected if you decide against a charger. It disconnects easily with a 10mm socket. I can’t say how lithium batteries handle long periods disconnected, though...it may very slowly lose charge.

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      09-20-2019, 02:03 AM   #6
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That's perfect flyingLow! Just what I needed, thanks!
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