How Much Range Are You Actually Getting?

[stratus]

Another thousand miles, so another update from me…

6000 miles = 4.818 miles/kWh

Excuse my French , but holy shit!!!

 

[nevadagame]

Another thousand miles, so another update from me…

6000 miles = 4.818 miles/kWh

10,900 miles overall average 3.3
I can’t imagine what has to happen to achieve 4.8

 

[Babyrocko1908]

Today was the worst average I've ever got on a road trip of about 240 miles. I averaged only 2.7 kWH. Factors for consideration -- it was raining the entire round trip. Temperature averaged 52 degrees. My mph was 62 to 73 in Highway Assist plus a 35 minute traffic jam.

I stunned at only a 2.7 kWh average.

 

[joec]

Today was the worst average I've ever got on a road trip of about 240 miles. I averaged only 2.7 kWH. Factors for consideration -- it was raining the entire round trip. Temperature averaged 52 degrees. My mph was 62 to 73 in Highway Assist plus a 35 minute traffic jam.

I stunned at only a 2.7 kWh average.

Rain really kills range. I didn’t know this either until I experienced it.

Something to do with friction, physics, blah blah.

 

[Bunnylebowski]

Today was the worst average I've ever got on a road trip of about 240 miles. I averaged only 2.7 kWH. Factors for consideration -- it was raining the entire round trip. Temperature averaged 52 degrees. My mph was 62 to 73 in Highway Assist plus a 35 minute traffic jam.

I stunned at only a 2.7 kWh average.

On 19” at correct PSI? I’ve done much better than that in extreme rain plus traffic jam.

 

[Babyrocko1908]

On 19” at correct PSI? I’ve done much better than that in extreme rain plus traffic jam.

No, 21's at 44-45 psi.

 

[njg-agt]

I'm not sure, but so far my experience is much lower mileage after dark too... I suspect headlights and the panels' lighting is significant (SWAG).

 

[Thinjake]

Another thousand miles, so another update from me…

6000 miles = 4.818 miles/kWh

How? Just how? I have never even come close to 4.0 for a full charge and I drive in smooth mode all the time!

 

[victoryroad]

Bravo on the 4.8 mi/kWh.

For me: One year, 14,000 miles in all types of weather and in all types of terrain and 3.4 mi./kWh. I have gotten 4+ efficiency on steady-speed level terrain highway driving in 70-degree weather. Regular around-town driving is in the low 3s or high 2s.

 

[DOBrien]

I've owned Air GT (19" wheels) for 1,200 miles now. I live in the mountains where I regularly climb 5.000 ft going home, and lose that same elevation going to town. Some highway, lots of stop and go and a moderate amount of heater/AC use and charge conditioning sometimes. I've left the "Trip 3" set from the time I picked up the car with 23 miles on it. The total aggregate miles per KWH is reading 4.1 for the 1,200 mile life of the car. That translates to a fully charged battery providing 460 miles or 88.6% of advertised range. I have noticed on short trips on level ground going no more than about 45mph (accelerating easily) I'll get 5.5 to 6 miles per KWH, but that's not realistic driving of course. I'd say that's pretty decent, no complaints here. I'd say on a long trip, no wind, 60 to 65mph, I'd easily get 500+ miles, perhaps more.

 

[DOBrien]

That does seem a little “off” if this is over flat roads and no/little wind.

I have never heard of a “break-in” period with an EV before. A little strange

"Break in" usually applies to the batteries... it's well-known in "battery circles" that all solid-chemistry batteries take a number of low to high cycling before they reach their full capacity. Some flooded battery manufacturers also recommend several deep-cycling events to bring the battery to full performance.

 

[JJ_5]

Recently I drove from Ukiah CA to Point Arena. The 50 miles of road between the two towns is a series of steep climbs and descents. Because I was concerned about my SOC—the Chargepoint station in Ukiah had malfunctioned—and I wanted to get back to SF without charging, I drove slowly 35-40mph, pulling over many times to let others pass. I was surprised to find that I had averaged 5.1 mi/kWh for that stretch. In contrast, when driving across the Nevada desert I often end up with 2 kWh for the sections where I drive 90+ mph.
The lifetime average of my car is 3.6 for 15,500 mi. The majority of my driving is around town and on the highway driving at speeds of 70-80mph.

 

[hydbob]

Recently I drove from Ukiah CA to Point Arena. The 50 miles of road between the two towns is a series of steep climbs and descents. Because I was concerned about my SOC—the Chargepoint station in Ukiah had malfunctioned—and I wanted to get back to SF without charging, I drove slowly 35-40mph, pulling over many times to let others pass. I was surprised to find that I had averaged 5.1 mi/kWh for that stretch. In contrast, when driving across the Nevada desert I often end up with 2 kWh for the sections where I drive 90+ mph.
The lifetime average of my car is 3.6 for 15,500 mi. The majority of my driving is around town and on the highway driving at speeds of 70-80mph.

I think it's important to remember that the faster you go, your CD is squared. Also deserts are notorious for windy conditions which also increase drag.

 

[pjdcorp]

How? Just how? I have never even come close to 4.0 for a full charge and I drive in smooth mode all the time!

Me too. The best I've hit on any drive of substance is 3.7 with most trips around 3.4-3.5 on 19" tires. However, I do have a heavy foot.

 

[Tesla2.0]

Another thousand miles, so another update from me…

6000 miles = 4.818 miles/kWh

Parade mode?

 

[Volund]

Another thousand miles, so another update from me…

6000 miles = 4.818 miles/kWh

What car do you have? Dream or AGT?
Those are ridiculous numbers, what's your average speed? Bravo!

 

[Tesla2.0]

What car do you have? Dream or AGT?
Those are ridiculous numbers, what's your average speed? Bravo!

You can get to 5.8 mi/kWh too.

Secret sauce.

 

[TrekTaken]

How fast is your average speed? Are you driving on flat roads mostly? What temperature are you driving in?

I’m driving 55-65 mph on highways, and probably averaging in the 40s in the city. A couple of hills here and there, but mostly flat; and temp is SoCal so not extremes.

 

[TrekTaken]

What car do you have? Dream or AGT?
Those are ridiculous numbers, what's your average speed? Bravo!

Touring, and thanks! 55-65 on highways, and probably 40s on surface streets.

 

[Tesla2.0]

I’m driving 55-65 mph on highways, and probably averaging in the 40s in the city. A couple of hills here and there, but mostly flat; and temp is SoCal so not extremes.

You are the perfect driver to reach this car’s range on 19”. I get too pedal happy.