Exploring my car range

[Nemo12]

I usually keep my gauge set to show miles remaining, so I don't know the actual range. After a full charge today, it showed 82 miles left, which is decent for the current mild weather in South Carolina. I took a 9-mile round trip to the supermarket and returned with 75 miles remaining, using 9 miles of range going there and 4 coming back due to the hilly route in the area. I'm eager to explore more about how the terrain impacts my car's performance

 

[BrunoJ]

Usage of battery depends not only on terrain, but also driving style. Strong acceleration, higher speed cost you more miles of range as well. Driving downhill you'll get some range back due to recuperation, especially if you use 'gear' change under the steering wheel and regulate recharging power to drive downhill with constant speed (then recharging longer time). Still 4miles back on 9 miles distance looks impressive
I'm more focus on understanding the impact of heating and AC, driving in rainy and coldish weather - AC helps to keep windows unfoggy, and heating provide proper comfort (car is not very well insulated). Having 80miles range at the start, just enabling heating with AC reduce it to 50 or even less. And it is with temperatures like 10-15C, so I'm starting to be afraid about real winter. Still for city driving only, but no spare range is uncomfortable.

 

[Nemo12]

Usage of battery depends not only on terrain, but also driving style. Strong acceleration, higher speed cost you more miles of range as well. Driving downhill you'll get some range back due to recuperation, especially if you use 'gear' change under the steering wheel and regulate recharging power to drive downhill with constant speed (then recharging longer time). Still 4miles back on 9 miles distance looks impressive
I'm more focus on understanding the impact of heating and AC, driving in rainy and coldish weather - AC helps to keep windows unfoggy, and heating provide proper comfort (car is not very well insulated). Having 80miles range at the start, just enabling heating with AC reduce it to 50 or even less. And it is with temperatures like 10-15C, so I'm starting to be afraid about real winter. Still for city driving only, but no spare range is uncomfortable.

Absolutely, I’ve noticed that driving style and climate control can make a big difference too. I’ll keep an eye on the heating/AC impact as it cools down, it sounds like a real range-eater. It’s amazing how every factor adds up, especially with limited range..