Not using my laptop for 6 months. Should I leave it plugged in?

[madoka]

I am leaving my Macbook Air in another country and will be gone for six months. Should I leave it plugged in or let the battery drain out?

 

[Apple_Robert]

Plugged in. Use the app AlDente to keep your battery properly set while you are away. You can use the free version if you like.
https://apphousekitchen.com/ Excellent app.

 

[BigBlur]

Charge/discharge it to 50%, turn it off, and unplug it.

From Apple:

Store it half-charged when you store it long term.​

If you want to store your device long term, two key factors will affect the overall health of your battery: the environmental temperature and the percentage of charge on the battery when it’s powered down for storage. Therefore, we recommend the following:

• Do not fully charge or fully discharge your device’s battery — charge it to around 50%. If you store a device when its battery is fully discharged, the battery could fall into a deep discharge state, which renders it incapable of holding a charge. Conversely, if you store it fully charged for an extended period of time, the battery may lose some capacity, leading to shorter battery life.
• Power down the device to avoid additional battery use.
• Place your device in a cool, moisture-free environment that’s less than 90° F (32° C).
• If you plan to store your device for longer than six months, charge it to 50% every six months.

Depending on how long you store your device, it may be in a low-battery state when you remove it from long-term storage. After it’s removed from storage, it may require 20 minutes of charging with the original adapter before you can use it.

Batteries - Maximizing Performance

Maximize the life and lifespan of the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in your MacBook, iPod, iPhone, and iPad.

www.apple.com

 

[Isamilis]

I am leaving my Macbook Air in another country and will be gone for six months. Should I leave it plugged in or let the battery drain out?

Let the battery 50-70% and turn it OFF.
IMO, plugging in a device for months without anyone close to watch over it is big no.