During some recent research into local rides I can plan, it occurs to me that the range could be considerably extended by en route top-ups. I'm thinking about, perhaps ride 20 miles, visit friend for tea, perhaps a 40 minute top up.
Then perhaps another 5 or 10 miles, stop at pub/restaurant, 1 or 2 hour top-up etc. This way I can plan extended routes but have the luxury of riding on max assist mostly, because that's the most fun for me. Then a blast home of, say 25 miles without so many worries about running out of charge. A sort of day long adventure.
My question is, are these very short top-ups doing any damage to the battery, even if the charging process has not finished and may be only a partial charge?
Is there any way to estimate how much charge the battery will take on if the charging was just say 20 minutes, or is just not worth it? I am wondering if a high charge rate would take place in the early stages of a charging cycle?
Is this a silly thing to do with little benefit to range, or is it a practical means for me to enjoy a day long ride with plenty of 'max assist', visiting friends/pubs and enjoying perhaps 50 to 60 miles over the day.
Any suggestions welcome.
Then perhaps another 5 or 10 miles, stop at pub/restaurant, 1 or 2 hour top-up etc. This way I can plan extended routes but have the luxury of riding on max assist mostly, because that's the most fun for me. Then a blast home of, say 25 miles without so many worries about running out of charge. A sort of day long adventure.
My question is, are these very short top-ups doing any damage to the battery, even if the charging process has not finished and may be only a partial charge?
Is there any way to estimate how much charge the battery will take on if the charging was just say 20 minutes, or is just not worth it? I am wondering if a high charge rate would take place in the early stages of a charging cycle?
Is this a silly thing to do with little benefit to range, or is it a practical means for me to enjoy a day long ride with plenty of 'max assist', visiting friends/pubs and enjoying perhaps 50 to 60 miles over the day.
Any suggestions welcome.