Can you hit zero miles remaining and continue driving?
#16
Alright, to conclude this. I ran my experiment. It hit 'E' and zero miles changed to a message to 'REFUEL'
When I filled up, the vehicle took 13 gallons. Which confirms there is a 3 gallon reserve.
I like it--it's a pretty conservative-minded setup in terms of safety/functionality.
Big change from my former sports car!
When I filled up, the vehicle took 13 gallons. Which confirms there is a 3 gallon reserve.
I like it--it's a pretty conservative-minded setup in terms of safety/functionality.
Big change from my former sports car!
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.4 gal. (9 L, 2.0 Imp.gal.) or less
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dr3wski (07-06-22)
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es250fsport (04-24-24)
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es250fsport (04-25-24)
#22
I would be concerned about overheating the fuel pump often - that's all but I understand your dilemma. Prius might be a good solution
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es250fsport (04-25-24)
#23
It is OK to use all the gas until you see the reserve light. Driving the car with very little fuel in the tank will ruin your tank fuel pump which is not too expensive. But running on empty will ruin both pumps including the high pressure pump, and the direct injectors. That is a real PITA.
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es250fsport (04-25-24)
#25
That's correct if you are using public chargers.
At home, you just plug it in at night and forget about it till the morning.
But you are right.. Still doesn't change the fact that it takes hours to charge.
Let's say you have some emergency and you need to go NOW.
Because you have been driving your electric car all day, you have almost 20kms left...
With the gas car, you have 3 minutes and can get 430miles range.
With the EV, in 3 minutes, you may have added an extra mile range.
At home, you just plug it in at night and forget about it till the morning.
But you are right.. Still doesn't change the fact that it takes hours to charge.
Let's say you have some emergency and you need to go NOW.
Because you have been driving your electric car all day, you have almost 20kms left...
With the gas car, you have 3 minutes and can get 430miles range.
With the EV, in 3 minutes, you may have added an extra mile range.
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