You've Been Lied To - IGNORE the 80% Charge Rule

Efficient Alex September 15, 2025
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I'm Efficient Alex. After years in the automotive industry, a degree in Automotive Technology, and a lifetime passion for cars, I realised that everything I do, from design to daily life, comes down to one thing: efficiency. This channel is where that mindset meets electric cars. I explore what it’s really like to own, live with, and push EVs to their limits. From budget EV projects to smart charging tips and real-world experiments.

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Should you actually charge your car to 80%, or is it just a myth? And does charging to 80% just make things inconvenient for you? lets find out! Let me know if you charge your car to 80 or 100%.... Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE too, as it greatly helps out my channel! Please do drop a Super Thanks or Hype this video if you find it useful! WATCH NEXT Exactly How To Pay Less To Charge Your Electric Car: https://youtu.be/NAU32Tk2vjE ELECTRIC CAR MUST-HAVES 🔌 Type 1 to Type 2 Adapter: https://amzn.to/4nsBKW8 🪫 Extension Cable: https://amzn.to/43Ue6dx 🏠 EV Charger Holder: https://amzn.to/4gbqYjT 🛞 Tyre Pump: https://amzn.to/4lqaJ3Y ⚡️ EON Electricity Tariff (FREE £50 Voucher): https://mention-me.com/m/ol/hk1sd-alexander-bull MY FAVOURITE TOOLS & GEAR 🎥 Camera: https://amzn.to/3T75nhU 🤳🏻 Tripod: https://amzn.to/3FShlcm 🆓 £10.00 Sign Up Bonus and Cashback: https://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/alexcarsmedia My Other Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexcarsmedia/ Who Am I? I'm Alex, a British guy sharing all of my experiences in my 30s. I was an automotive engineer, turned digital nomad and traveller. I want to teach you how to live a financially responsible life and going outside the norm. I'm just starting out, so please do hit the SUBSCRIBE button to learn more about living with a budget electric car. 📖 Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:33 Why 80% ? 02:26 The EV Learning Curve 05:57 Battery Types 07:43 Rapid vs Slow Charging 09:36 Where the Myth Came From 10:33 Why I Charge to 100% 🎵 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://share.uppbeat.io/8ryasnm0fs85 PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from ✌️

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