[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Battery
adaptive charging
A charging mode that slows or schedules charging to reduce battery wear.
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
Adaptive charging learns your routine and delays the final part of the charge — for example, holding at 80% overnight and finishing just before you wake — to limit time spent at high charge and heat.
See charge limit and battery aging.
Where adaptive charging Matters
Smartphones
Laptops
Frequently Asked Questions
What is adaptive charging?
A charging mode that slows or schedules charging to reduce battery wear.
What terms are related to adaptive charging?
Related Battery terms include charge to 50%, charge to 100%.