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Air Conditioning vs. Best EV Mileage?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by planeflyer, Apr 3, 2012.

  1. planeflyer

    planeflyer Junior Member

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    What settings on the airconditioning/climate controls results in the best mileage. Yesterday, while in EV mode with 8+ miles remaining, I pushed the AC button. The EV miles remaining quickly dropped 7, 6, 5, 4 in less than a minute until I quickly saw what was happening and turned the AC off.
     
    #1 planeflyer, Apr 3, 2012
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    Here in Arizona I have engaged AC while in EV mode. Typically I see a 10-12% drop in the EV range at that point. However I have a 3.1 mile commute and the last 2 trips with AC on at 72 degrees I used up 2.5 miles EV and drove 100% EV to work. :)
     
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    Did you also have ECO mode engaged (OP)?
     
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    planeflyer Junior Member

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    Yes, I was operating in ECO-EV mode.
     
    #4 planeflyer, Apr 3, 2012
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    You are just seeing the result of averaging.

    More useful is to know consumption rates.
    Moderate AC once the cabin is cooled off is about 500 - 1000 watts
    Moderate driving is about 7500 watts

    So expect AC to drop range 5 - 10%
     
    #5 SageBrush, Apr 3, 2012
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    for best mpg's gas or electric, set fan to 'off', heat to 'low' if anything is on, it will cause more battery usage and/or gasoline.
     
    #6 bisco, Apr 3, 2012
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