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this is a quote from the i4 owners manual "Charging the Vehicle" section: Parking To optimize the life of the high-voltage battery, observe the following: ▷ Avoid direct sunlight at high outside temperatures. ▷ Park the vehicle in a protected area at low outside temperatures, for example in...

Obviously everyone has heard that you're only supposed to charge to 80% max to preserve battery life. But I've also read that bmw hides some battery capacity (grace capacity) to help the batteries meet the long warranty they have to fulfill. If they put, say 20%, in grace cap, but then ask you...