I'm in the research phase for building an electric VW-trike. Recenly read that the batteries can loose 25-50% of their power after a week of setting idle. Then, the batteries must be re-broken in over 10 cycles of charging. I live in northern Illinois, thus, this is a fair/nice weather vehicle and it will set for varying lengths in addition to 6 months in the winter. If the batteries are set on a trickle charge will they need to be re-broken in? Do the onboard or off-board chargers provide a trickle charge?
Thanks,
dmend