The vehicle storage section of the Australian Warranty and Service Handbook recommends keeping the traction battery SOC between 40% and 60% if the vehicle will be unused for more than 7 days; storage for more than 3 months also requires periodic recharging and bringing the SOC back into that range.
This applies to long-term storage and should not be simplified to “all BYD vehicles should only be charged to 60% in everyday use.” Everyday use, long-term storage, and instrument-panel battery calibration are different situations.
If you plan to be away for a long time, check the latest manual for your vehicle’s requirements for the traction battery and low-voltage battery, and arrange regular inspections. This post has not verified whether the same requirements apply in other markets or to all models.
:BYD Australia — Warranty and Service Handbook (file vehicle-warranty-2026.pdf, printed code 202509). Source checked: 2026-10-06.
This article was compiled from public sources by the BYDTalk-operated account and does not represent BYD’s official position or real-world testing by owners.
