BillThompsonMIEV
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1. Hello out there. This is my fourth post from the new guy. In my first post I stated I was getting a Level 2 Charging system from Aero Vironment. After thinking about it, I cancelled the appointment, and will start out using the Level 1 provided system, even though charging times are longer. The question I have centers on how full a charge to do. It seems I have read in one or more of the posts on this forum that there may be a split of opinion on whether or not it is wise to routinely charge up to 16 bars. My thinking was to not charge up beyond 14 bars, unless I knew I had an extensive trip of more than 50 miles round trip planned. As I am retired and somewhat control what I do and when, my typical round trip distance here in San Antonio will normally be in the 35 to 40 mile range, if that.
2. I probably should mention I am a current owner of a 2006 Honda Civic, and while I don't consider myself a hypermiler, I have achieved a lifetime MPG of 51MPG over the 29,000 miles on the odometer. Hopefully, some of the techniques I have acquired will pass on to maximizing efficiency out of the MIEV. By the way, the hybrid is being traded in to purchase the MIEV.
3. Believe it or not I will get to the question; just need to mention that I am taking into account in my question below the use of A/C discussed in my second post.
4. OK. Here's the question. Assuming I have charged the vehicle to 14 bars, is it realistic to see 50 miles RR after the charge and is there a consensus of any kind on the forum regarding routinely charging up to 16 bars? Thank you. Bill.
2. I probably should mention I am a current owner of a 2006 Honda Civic, and while I don't consider myself a hypermiler, I have achieved a lifetime MPG of 51MPG over the 29,000 miles on the odometer. Hopefully, some of the techniques I have acquired will pass on to maximizing efficiency out of the MIEV. By the way, the hybrid is being traded in to purchase the MIEV.
3. Believe it or not I will get to the question; just need to mention that I am taking into account in my question below the use of A/C discussed in my second post.
4. OK. Here's the question. Assuming I have charged the vehicle to 14 bars, is it realistic to see 50 miles RR after the charge and is there a consensus of any kind on the forum regarding routinely charging up to 16 bars? Thank you. Bill.