Telling vehicle when / how much to charge

[Cyber_Dav]

Tesla owners: can you tell the vehicle when to start charging? Can you tell it the percent full where you want it to stop?

I don't drive everyday, so there is no reason to keep it constantly topped off. I've heard (is this still true?) that lithium batteries prefer to kept at 80% instead of 100%.

For an every day driver, I expect most just charge and drive. But for true long term longevity, what would the best practice be?

(this a situation dependent question, I know. I don't have to worry about winter weather and extreme cold)

 

[Revelation]

You have the option in the car and via the app to set the charging limit. In the car you can set a window to charge in (TOU rates) or you can set a departure time and the vehicle will start charging so that it is complete by the time of your scheduled departure.

 

[California_Maki]

My car only needed about 100miles charge when I used that option to finish charging before 7am. The car started to charge immediately and it was around 8pm the night before. My charger at home charges about 44 mph. Go figure.