My EV range has changed

Discussion in 'Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range' started by glenthompson, Feb 2, 2018.

  1. SR-71

    SR-71 Member

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    I've owned my Prime Advanced since November 2017. We have very flat terrain here in eastern NC. I started out getting 24-25 miles of EV range and it slowly increased to 30 miles over the next few weeks. But as the temps dropped my EV range has dropped back to 26-27 miles. It's going to be interesting to see if the if the warmer weather brings more EV range, especially with the AC turned on.
     
  2. I'mJp

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    Turn the heater off and it'l go back up again.
     
  3. EazyPeazy

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    It appears to me that the optimum temp range seems to be about 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Now that summer is nearly upon us, I usually get from 30-35 miles on a charge. But I use the B gear whenever I get a chance. Definitely not driving as aggressively as I was in an ICE only vehicle. Heavy acceleration kills the EV range. Driving more like a senior citizen from stop lights. Oh how times have changed. Lol
     
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  4. huskers

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    Hey, get off my grass.
     
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