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Checking back in... at 5k miles the average per trip 2 is now back to 2.3 miles/kW, which is exactly what I was averaging in the 8k miles prior to installing the "level". So the Eibach's installed in the front only at a height of 2" have had no noticeable impact on range in general.
I will say the one road trip at 75 mph I took that was 230 miles roundtrip did require a charging stop where it didn't prior to the level. I have the extended range battery, which gives me about 310 miles of range around town, but only about 250ish when driving highway (unmodified). Previously I had charged to 100% and was able to complete the loop, this time I charged to 95% prior to departure, but I was cutting it too close for comfort to complete the loop. Both trips were at the same time of year/day and weather was similar. Can't speak to winds.
I say that just to point out the lift probably has a negative impact on driving range at highway speeds. This in no way should be perceived as a scientific, as start % was different, and 5% would amount to about 10-15 miles of range at highway speeds. However I don't recall rolling in with that low a number the first time around, and I was going to be in single digits (like 5) if I hadn't stopped to charge. Lets just say my perception is that highway range took a slight hit, I would estimate 2-3%.
In summary:
around town, 2" level has neglectable impact.
at interstate speeds, slight impact.
I am going to further reduce my range with a wheel and tire package soon, and will continue to perform my non-scientific monitoring.
I will say the one road trip at 75 mph I took that was 230 miles roundtrip did require a charging stop where it didn't prior to the level. I have the extended range battery, which gives me about 310 miles of range around town, but only about 250ish when driving highway (unmodified). Previously I had charged to 100% and was able to complete the loop, this time I charged to 95% prior to departure, but I was cutting it too close for comfort to complete the loop. Both trips were at the same time of year/day and weather was similar. Can't speak to winds.
I say that just to point out the lift probably has a negative impact on driving range at highway speeds. This in no way should be perceived as a scientific, as start % was different, and 5% would amount to about 10-15 miles of range at highway speeds. However I don't recall rolling in with that low a number the first time around, and I was going to be in single digits (like 5) if I hadn't stopped to charge. Lets just say my perception is that highway range took a slight hit, I would estimate 2-3%.
In summary:
around town, 2" level has neglectable impact.
at interstate speeds, slight impact.
I am going to further reduce my range with a wheel and tire package soon, and will continue to perform my non-scientific monitoring.
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