We have a 2025 Lexus LX 700h Overtrail we plan to store for the winter and not drive. Should we have a battery tender? Which one is best? I don't know if a tender is best, a trickle charger, or nothing since it is a hybrid and has a very large battery with an auxiliary battery. And will the auxiliary battery if kept on a tender also charge the hybrid battery. I assume I should do something but not sure what. We could also start it periodically if that is the best approach. Thanks in advance.
Battery Tender Question for Storing Lexus LX 700h Overtrail for winter.
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- Oct 11, 2024
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I would recommend using a smart battery maintainer (often called a "battery tender") connected to the 12V auxiliary battery. This is the most reliable, hands-off approach for multi-month storage without driving. The HV battery self-discharges very slowly and has built-in management, but it benefits indirectly from a healthy 12V system. Many Lexus/Toyota hybrid owners and guidelines favor a maintainer for storage longer than a month to prevent issues. I have had good luck with CTEK battery maintainers. I've linked one of their products below.
