If you have no choice, keep driving at 50mph, try as much as possible to reduce any electricity usage.
the only way you'd get a Lightning to 140 is if it's falling off a cliffI remember that calculator. My cara get poor mpg anyways and I make fairly decent money so it told me I should be driving something like 120 or 140. Think it would hold up in a court of law?
Agreed - My GT350 on the other hand.....the only way you'd get a Lightning to 140 is if it's falling off a cliff
hell, my old 1995 Mustang GT convertible could do 145 with enough open roadway.
So could my 1991 Dodge Daytona - hypothetically of course....
Yes agree - when I drive my PHEV out of the area and need to stop at a hotel, I choose the one that has L2 EV chargers available.
depends how much longer the scenic route is. If it’s 320 miles, yeah, you’ll probably arrive with more range. If it’s 350 it’s probably a wash. I’m assuming about a 20 mph difference in speed (ie 70 vs 50). If you need to go 300 miles on the interstate make sure your tires are inflated a few psi over spec and set cruise at 60. Maybe fold in the mirrors.
Maybe just fold one mirror (by hand).depends how much longer the scenic route is. If it’s 320 miles, yeah, you’ll probably arrive with more range. If it’s 350 it’s probably a wash. I’m assuming about a 20 mph difference in speed (ie 70 vs 50). If you need to go 300 miles on the interstate make sure your tires are inflated a few psi over spec and set cruise at 60. Maybe fold in the mirrors.
Wanted to bump this if anyone knows?
. But love the 3 to death though. EV range really needs to be reported differently and not be bound by the limitations of the gas efficiency framework.
Yes. If the manufacturers just gave the numbers battery capacity, range at 70mph, range at 50mph, range at 30mph (cruise control set 100% to 0%) and they gave those numbers at 70 degrees, and 20 degrees then the consumer could plan a trip and properly compare different cars. If it is 0 degrees, knowing to subtract 10 to 20 percent from the 20 degree range and if 110 degrees subtracting 10 percent from the 70 degree range. Don't tell me the mpge that accounts for charging losses (don't charge really slow or really fast. Don't charge to 100 percent and there will be fewer inefficiencies). Just the pack size (useable) and range at specified speeds and temperatures.Wanted to bump this if anyone knows?
Also, I am exstatic about this highway range and efficiency. My Model 3 P is horrible on the highway. Best I have ever done on 100-0 is ~215 miles. A more normal 80-0 gets me about 170 miles in a stint. A real 275 on highway is a huge improvement!
We have a common trip from Boston to VT that is 140 miles each way. Even leaving with 100%, we have to stop to charge x2.... Definitely a surprise on a car sold with 310 miles
Something like: Highway (70mph)/ Highway (50 mph)/City/Combined range. And then two columns for mild weather and cold weather. It's a lot of numbers but they matter...
