# Nominal capacity versus usable battery capacity: an explanation

> A technical article explains the difference between nominal capacity and the actually usable capacity of an 82.5 kWh battery in an electric vehicle.

**In brief**: Electric and batteries event (severity: info) in Chine, first detected on 3 November 2026 at 19:06. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 3 November 2026 at 19:06.

- Category: Electric and batteries
- Severity: Info
- Countries: Chine
- First detected: 3 November 2026 at 19:06
- Updated: 3 November 2026 at 19:06
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/3603-nominal-capacity-versus-usable-battery-capacity-an-explanation

## Sources (1 articles)

- [新能源汽车电池82.5度电能否全用，分清额定与可用口径 - 手机新浪网](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMic0FVX3lxTE5tUkp6UmNOUnFnQnFOanVSREpwU1dQV3FmN0dIZXFUMVBvcjZ5MHQ0eTYwLTdpMXRRZGZQLTJSQUs4ZXlyd2U2RFQxVVJMVldFT2sweUtVVERsQzg3NDljNHQwNVJYYlRzd2tzQXlJMzl4RFE?oc=5) — 手机新浪网, 3 November 2026 at 19:06

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Nominal capacity versus usable battery capacity: an explanation”, https://mecapress.com/events/3603-nominal-capacity-versus-usable-battery-capacity-an-explanation
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