Getting good numbers

[SaratogaLefty]

I'm probably not the right person to comment on "efficiency" since I don't really think about it when I'm driving. My Trip A and B efficiency has always been right around 3.1 and I haven't seen any difference with the latest update. That said I haven't driven all that far since updating.

 

[Volund]

I definitely noticed a significant improvement in HA/ACC where it uses regen more than traditional braking more and is way more smooth and less jerky now.

 

[Bus Driver]

I have a mid-2022 build GT, on 19 inch wheels. Last week, I drove my car to work and back again, keeping my speed at an indicated 70 mph in both directions. My total driving distance roundtrip is just a little under 280 miles. My efficiency for that round trip was 3.5 miles per kWh.

This early morning, again driving to work, I drove faster, setting my cruise control at 80 mph. I fully expected my efficiency to drop to the low 3s, which is what my car would have done before. Instead, I finished my 140 mile drive to work with an efficiency of 3.4 miles per kWh!

The weather outside was very mild, maybe in the low 60s, light winds, some fog on some stretches, but otherwise a very pleasant and uneventful early morning drive from San Diego to LAX.

Could it be that 2.4.3 brought some improvements in efficiency that Lucid just didn’t bother to tell us about? And why wouldn’t they be crowing about if they did?

I’ll be curious to see if I hold on to the same 3.4 miles per kWh efficiency at 80 mph, on the drive home in a few days.

 

[Lucken]

Could it be that 2.4.3 brought some improvements in efficiency that Lucid just didn’t bother to tell us about? And why wouldn’t they be crowing about if they did?

I’ll be curious to see if I hold on to the same 3.4 miles per kWh efficiency at 80 mph, on the drive home in a few days.

That’s the question I was going to ask. If these improvements are real, and some posts indicate perceived improvements that are more than minor, why wouldn’t Lucid be touting this?

In my case I’ve seen some improvement in efficiency since 2.4.4, but for the sake of objectivity the weather has been ideal and I haven’t even had the HVAC on for some trips. So I’m withholding judgement at this point. Temperature is so important in the overall efficiency equation.

 

[Cuestix]

Long trip this weekend and our one way efficiency averaged 4.2mi/kWhr. We were running AC with seat cooling and had the massage seats running for one session for each seat. Lights and wipers were on for around 20 minutes of rain in the last stretch. Total mileage was around 260 miles with quite a bit of hilly ups and downs and a couple of stop and go patches. Probably running at 70-75 mph most of the drive. Outside temps around 80F.

We’ll see if the return trip is any different. I always get better mileage (1-2MPG) in the ICE SUV on the return for this trip but I’ve never figured out why. Weather, time of day, etc. should be comparable except no rain expected.

 

[Cuestix]

Return trip was 4.8 mi/kWhr. It was around 5.2 about a third of the way then dropped off as the traffic backed up. Very similar overall conditions to the first trip, but a little cooler (5deg). Sorry about the smudgy screen

 

[Volund]

Return trip was 4.8 mi/kWhr. It was around 5.2 about a third of the way then dropped off as the traffic backed up. Very similar overall conditions to the first trip, but a little cooler (5deg). Sorry about the smudgy screen

What was your speed?

 

[Cuestix]

What was your speed?

Trip to PA was averaging 70 with adaptive cruise on most of it. Return was about the same except the last 75 miles which was ridiculous stop and go traffic. Destination is about 400 ft above sea level and home is almost sea level. So there is a definite downhill return, but lots of ups and downs along the route both ways.

 

[illopp00]

Do you guys think the improved efficiency is coming from better ACC/HA or something else?

I dunno, I feel like 2.4.10 has reduced my efficiency. HA with the 3 lanes and displays is using more GPU/CPU processing cycles and energy I feel.

 

[tonybot]

I dunno, I feel like 2.4.10 has reduced my efficiency. HA with the 3 lanes and displays is using more GPU/CPU processing cycles and energy I feel.

Same - I don’t see good numbers anymore - back to normal. I wonder if there was some kind of calculation issues in how efficiency numbers showed up in 2.4.4? Frankly, I don’t know. I just know that I am not seeing similar numbers anymore. Weather and conditions are similar - same speed and same roads and tire pressure is all same. Not sure what changed.

 

[AwesoM]

I dunno, I feel like 2.4.10 has reduced my efficiency. HA with the 3 lanes and displays is using more GPU/CPU processing cycles and energy I feel.

We might take the same route to DC tomorrow, I’ll see what the numbers are like with 2.4.10….

 

[AwesoM]

I dunno, I feel like 2.4.10 has reduced my efficiency. HA with the 3 lanes and displays is using more GPU/CPU processing cycles and energy I feel.

Here you go.. this is based on 2.4.10 code similar route as my original posting. Trip A is when we first got on the highway, but for about 10 miles or so was driving it VERY spirited. Trip B is after I got it out of my system and kept cruise at 74. AC was set at 70 blower 3. Outdoor temp started at 73 and moved quickly to 83.

 

[SWIFTAR]

Wow - some amazing numbers especially the >4.8.

I have a 2022 GT. With 21 inch wheels was getting 3.4 average as low as 3.1. Put on 19" wheels - jumped to 3.9 avg. as high as 4.1.

My foot might be heavy. Would love to hear tricks to get more!

 

[scal_air]

Here you go.. this is based on 2.4.10 code similar route as my original posting. Trip A is when we first got on the highway, but for about 10 miles or so was driving it VERY spirited. Trip B is after I got it out of my system and kept cruise at 74. AC was set at 70 blower 3. Outdoor temp started at 73 and moved quickly to 83.

Very solid numbers!

 

[tonybot]

Here you go.. this is based on 2.4.10 code similar route as my original posting. Trip A is when we first got on the highway, but for about 10 miles or so was driving it VERY spirited. Trip B is after I got it out of my system and kept cruise at 74. AC was set at 70 blower 3. Outdoor temp started at 73 and moved quickly to 83.

I would love to see such numbers on my 2024 Pure!

 

[AwesoM]

Wow - some amazing numbers especially the >4.8.

I have a 2022 GT. With 21 inch wheels was getting 3.4 average as low as 3.1. Put on 19" wheels - jumped to 3.9 avg. as high as 4.1.

My foot might be heavy. Would love to hear tricks to get more!

When my foot gets heavy, I'm between 3.5 - 3.9, which are still respectable numbers IMO. My IX the highest I have been able to get is 3.1 and that is downhill no AC... the way I drive normally I am getting 2.6. If you put Lucid on cruise at 74 mph you should get my results with 19s. I think the point of this exercise is to understand the limits of what your vehicle can do, that way when you are in a jam and need to extend the range from your normal driving habits you can.

 

[larrycpa]

I only have 5k on my Pure but my average is 4.2. Probably 60/40 highway to local, but in NY Metro it is hard to go over 70, and getting to go that fast is rare. I expect the numbers to drop once I start to use the heater.

 

[coma24]

Have been averaging 3.0kw/h ('22 GT with 21" factory tires) with varied driving conditions using stock pressures for just under 8000 miles, or less due to recent lower average temperatures, resulting in a 2-3 PSI drop across all tires below factory settings.

Following conversations that took place at the NY owners rally this weekend, I increased to 4 PSI ABOVE factory (factory is 41 for my vehicle, so, 45) specifically to test efficiency, understanding the compromises this represented. I tried to keep the driving pattern as close to recent drives, completing a 30nm round trip, using same route home as the way there. I ended up with a 3.6 avg as reported by the odometer that was freshly reset prior to the trip. I monitored it closely throughout the trip, too.

I'll do more testing to verify over a longer term, but I have absolutely not seen those numbers before over any comparable distance, even with very conservative driving, regardless of temperature. This will be incredibly handy for max range profiles where I'm less concerned about handling through twisty mountain roads and more interested in efficiency.

It was also my first time whipping out the Stop & Go Lucid-branded accessory from the trunk and actively using it to adjust all the tire pressures. It worked like a champ, and was nice to verify the operation of the 12V outlet in the trunk.

 

[segbrk]

I drove 284 miles over the weekend through the bumps in the road we call "mountains" here in VA. 4.4 mi/kWh average. Outside temps 50-60ºF. Touring with 19" A/S and aero covers. Most of the time I had HA set at 72 where appropriate - that is a reasonable speed here, not passing much but not getting any death threats either. No wild efficiency chasing tricks, just relaxing listening to a book with HA on. Aside from missing a few LCA opportunities and being rather unhappy about narrow roads, it did great. My only charging stop was one of convenience, a solo 6kW Blink charger at a hotel in the town where we had breakfast.

 

[AwesoM]

Just complete a 1023 to the NY/NJ area. With temps in the low 50s - 60s. Drove basically the way I wanted to drive it and got an average of 3.9. If I am truly getting the use of 92kw, that is 358 miles! Which in my book is pretty darn good. Charging was pretty easy. We just scheduled our pee breaks where there was EA . I think it was too much to ask leave in cruise at 72-74 for 1000 miles, it would be too numbing even if it meant getting 4.x efficiency…