# bclm > Set a custom charge limit on MacBooks. > More information: . - Set the charge limit to about 80% (for Intel machines, the battery charge level may be slightly lower than the set value): `sudo bclm write {{77}}` - Read the current charge limit: `bclm read` - Keep the charge limit after rebooting/smc reset: `sudo bclm persist` - Remove the persistent charge limit: `sudo bclm unpersist`