charging EVs on long trips...
#121
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They should really consider putting in a two speed transmission where it kicks into higher gears after 60mph to decrease battery drain. Lucid's chief engineer said it wasn't necessary as EV motors are efficient at 20,000 rpm, but the way they begin to lose efficiency after 65 mph it might be a good move, especially for a car like the Plaid
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They should really consider putting in a two speed transmission where it kicks into higher gears after 60mph to decrease battery drain. Lucid's chief engineer said it wasn't necessary as EV motors are efficient at 20,000 rpm, but the way they begin to lose efficiency after 65 mph it might be a good move, especially for a car like the Plaid
#123
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They should really consider putting in a two speed transmission where it kicks into higher gears after 60mph to decrease battery drain. Lucid's chief engineer said it wasn't necessary as EV motors are efficient at 20,000 rpm, but the way they begin to lose efficiency after 65 mph it might be a good move, especially for a car like the Plaid
#124
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Nah...i hear it makes it slightly clunky at low speeds. It actually helps make it a bit faster at higher speeds as gearing is better utilized but mainly for autobahn efficiency. Doesn't matter, the Plaid is way faster at any speed using single tranny because motor design is far superior.
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So I started out today with about 220 miles left on my Tesla’s current charge and by the end of the day I had some range anxiety. I drove about 60 miles today and based on the charge at the end of day being 110 miles left it had me really wondering how many miles I would really get on a full charge. I’m consistently getting about 50-60% of the stated range and I’m driving completely normal with the auto climate at 72 degrees. At one point it seemed like it was getting better than what it was getting in the winter but now it doesn’t seem so. Based on the lofty range Tesla shows on my screen, there is no way I would take this on a trip. I wonder how Polestar’s actual vs. estimated range is?
The one good thing is that I was coming home late one night this week on a straight road with no one around and I hit 150 really quick. This car really moves!
The one good thing is that I was coming home late one night this week on a straight road with no one around and I hit 150 really quick. This car really moves!
#128
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Did a 190 mile road trip today. Started with 100% and the first leg of the trip was about 85 miles and used 35% of the battery. The drive was pleasant and I basically ripped it to my destination and it took about an hour. So my average was about 85 mph. At that speed, my Wh/mi was about 310 which is pretty good in the EV world
Explored the city and decided to get Starbucks but there was a V3 Supercharger so I plugged in, got my drink and when i came back it was done charging. Probably cost me $5.
I really ripped it back home...I don't think a single car passed me and my wh/mile was 290...probably due to elevation. Basically, fully charged and ripping around 80-90mph would yield me about 240 miles of range. Not bad.
I probably didn't need to charge but I don't care about efficiency as much as speed so I wanted a buffer. I got home with over 30% so I would easily made it though. The whole thing cost me $5 for a 190 mile trip.
Explored the city and decided to get Starbucks but there was a V3 Supercharger so I plugged in, got my drink and when i came back it was done charging. Probably cost me $5.
I really ripped it back home...I don't think a single car passed me and my wh/mile was 290...probably due to elevation. Basically, fully charged and ripping around 80-90mph would yield me about 240 miles of range. Not bad.
I probably didn't need to charge but I don't care about efficiency as much as speed so I wanted a buffer. I got home with over 30% so I would easily made it though. The whole thing cost me $5 for a 190 mile trip.
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Imagine if you drove a gas car like that with the same power as your Tesla you'd be getting 15mpg.
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Did a 190 mile road trip today. Started with 100% and the first leg of the trip was about 85 miles and used 35% of the battery. The drive was pleasant and I basically ripped it to my destination and it took about an hour. So my average was about 85 mph. At that speed, my Wh/mi was about 310 which is pretty good in the EV world
Explored the city and decided to get Starbucks but there was a V3 Supercharger so I plugged in, got my drink and when i came back it was done charging. Probably cost me $5.
I really ripped it back home...I don't think a single car passed me and my wh/mile was 290...probably due to elevation. Basically, fully charged and ripping around 80-90mph would yield me about 240 miles of range. Not bad.
I probably didn't need to charge but I don't care about efficiency as much as speed so I wanted a buffer. I got home with over 30% so I would easily made it though. The whole thing cost me $5 for a 190 mile trip.
Explored the city and decided to get Starbucks but there was a V3 Supercharger so I plugged in, got my drink and when i came back it was done charging. Probably cost me $5.
I really ripped it back home...I don't think a single car passed me and my wh/mile was 290...probably due to elevation. Basically, fully charged and ripping around 80-90mph would yield me about 240 miles of range. Not bad.
I probably didn't need to charge but I don't care about efficiency as much as speed so I wanted a buffer. I got home with over 30% so I would easily made it though. The whole thing cost me $5 for a 190 mile trip.
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Did a 190 mile road trip today. Started with 100% and the first leg of the trip was about 85 miles and used 35% of the battery. The drive was pleasant and I basically ripped it to my destination and it took about an hour. So my average was about 85 mph. At that speed, my Wh/mi was about 310 which is pretty good in the EV world
Explored the city and decided to get Starbucks but there was a V3 Supercharger so I plugged in, got my drink and when i came back it was done charging. Probably cost me $5.
I really ripped it back home...I don't think a single car passed me and my wh/mile was 290...probably due to elevation. Basically, fully charged and ripping around 80-90mph would yield me about 240 miles of range. Not bad.
I probably didn't need to charge but I don't care about efficiency as much as speed so I wanted a buffer. I got home with over 30% so I would easily made it though. The whole thing cost me $5 for a 190 mile trip.
Explored the city and decided to get Starbucks but there was a V3 Supercharger so I plugged in, got my drink and when i came back it was done charging. Probably cost me $5.
I really ripped it back home...I don't think a single car passed me and my wh/mile was 290...probably due to elevation. Basically, fully charged and ripping around 80-90mph would yield me about 240 miles of range. Not bad.
I probably didn't need to charge but I don't care about efficiency as much as speed so I wanted a buffer. I got home with over 30% so I would easily made it though. The whole thing cost me $5 for a 190 mile trip.
you said you started with 100%... do you normally charge to 100% or you used the app or car controls to charge to 100% in prep for this trip?
#132
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I rarely charge to 100% actually. Once in a blue moon, you are supposed to do it to balance the battery if there is any imbalance. Its not really required. I typically only charge to 90% on a long road-trip. Charging to 100% removes ability to regen and if you do charge to 100%, you are supposed to not leave it there for a long time. These are just rules of thumb...its not like charging to 100% destroys the battery. Charging daily to 100% increases degradation so not recommended.
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So I started out today with about 220 miles left on my Tesla’s current charge and by the end of the day I had some range anxiety. I drove about 60 miles today and based on the charge at the end of day being 110 miles left it had me really wondering how many miles I would really get on a full charge. I’m consistently getting about 50-60% of the stated range and I’m driving completely normal with the auto climate at 72 degrees. At one point it seemed like it was getting better than what it was getting in the winter but now it doesn’t seem so. Based on the lofty range Tesla shows on my screen, there is no way I would take this on a trip. I wonder how Polestar’s actual vs. estimated range is?
The one good thing is that I was coming home late one night this week on a straight road with no one around and I hit 150 really quick. This car really moves!
The one good thing is that I was coming home late one night this week on a straight road with no one around and I hit 150 really quick. This car really moves!
Generally i always use percentage, not miles left, as miles depend on your trip.
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I rarely charge to 100% actually. Once in a blue moon, you are supposed to do it to balance the battery if there is any imbalance. Its not really required. I typically only charge to 90% on a long road-trip. Charging to 100% removes ability to regen and if you do charge to 100%, you are supposed to not leave it there for a long time. These are just rules of thumb...its not like charging to 100% destroys the battery. Charging daily to 100% increases degradation so not recommended.
#135
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You can actually set the charge limit in the car or the app. You can also set the charging times through both the car and the app too.