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Old 07-30-2019, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan View Post
You make a very valid point, and that and the maintenance "hassles" with lead acid batteries are why I was (am?) considering gas.

BUT, and there is always a but, the new Lithium batteries have a very fast charge rate, and you can "top them off" unlike lead acid. So, you can come home with say 50% charge left, plug in and 30 minutes later go out with maybe 80% charge (30 to 40 miles0, come back and plug in and 2 hours later and you definitely have a full charge again (50 to 70 miles).

So, far less anxiety - maybe.
Has anyone seen a lithium battery on fire. As I understand there is no way to extinguish it. Nice to store in your garage. Love to hear from anyone with "facts"
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