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...and I disagree, with my Prius battery as my anecdote.
The battery isn't being cycled, it's briefly supplying power to start the car. 14.4v is only 3.6v per cell, and most cars will output only 13.6v if the battery is topped up, which is 3.4v per cell.
Now, I've only run it for 5 years and the battery could be on its last leg, and a BMS might have allowed me to go another 5 years, or perhaps my battery is still doing just fine. If I get my hands on the car again I might pull it out and test to see how its holding up, and perhaps add a balance board. since it's cheap and easy.
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