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Has anyone else noted that the range seems to drop.

Example last night when I got home it showed 204 miles and 68%. This morning it’s still 68% but the range indicates 198. I have noticed this on several occasions (not just overnight). Temp was in high 40s / low 50s
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Has anyone else noted that the range seems to drop.

Example last night when I got home it showed 204 miles and 68%. This morning it’s still 68% but the range indicates 198. I have noticed this on several occasions (not just overnight). Temp was in high 40s / low 50s
The % is a fact. The range is a SWAG. As long as % doesn't drop, you're good.
 

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Has anyone else noted that the range seems to drop.

Example last night when I got home it showed 204 miles and 68%. This morning it’s still 68% but the range indicates 198. I have noticed this on several occasions (not just overnight). Temp was in high 40s / low 50s
Do you remember how on cold mornings that your ICE cranked just a little slower? Now imagine a big battery. Same thermodynamics with similar chemistry. Instead of normal voltage to push amps through little starter motor, Ford reports that as reduced range as a result of colder batteries.
 

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Has anyone else noted that the range seems to drop.

Example last night when I got home it showed 204 miles and 68%. This morning it’s still 68% but the range indicates 198. I have noticed this on several occasions (not just overnight). Temp was in high 40s / low 50s
The range calculation is more accurate than the internet would lead you to believe. Especially anybody using the 'G' word.

Your battery level stayed the same, but the software is including the power you'll need to bring everything up to temperature in the range calculation. Presumably when you parked it everything was already at operating temp.

So yes, your range decreased overnight. Even though the battery level is the same.
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