RANGE
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Quick Explanation of EFFICIENCY & Mi/kWh
How efficient is your EV? To calculate the actual mileage, just divide the distance traveled by the energy used. Ex: your EV has a range of 240 miles and a 60 kWh battery. In this case, you’d expect a rating of 4 miles per kWh (Mi/kWh). But keep in mind that factors like drag, driving...
It’s Not Just Range- Consumption & Efficiency Matter Too
Electric Vehicle range seems to be on everybody’s mind, but almost no one talks about CONSUMPTION. A car with 300 mile range and 150 kWh battery costs double as much to operate than a car with 300 miles range and a 75 kWh battery. How much energy your EV slurps up per mile matters. 🤔Think...
EVs in Winter = Range Loss
🥶 Be Aware that you will lose range in the cold weather. DO NOT be surprised! Lower battery performance and greater energy consumption seriously affect your range. ❄️🪫 In the cold, your battery takes longer to charge, takes more energy to use and is also affected by driving habits. According to a recent RECURRENT report,...
EV Owners Tell Me The Sweet Spot For Range
EV Owners Tell Me The Sweet Spot For Range 📊 In a recent survey I conducted, EV Owners revealed what a good amount of range is for them. 😯I was surprised to see so many people in the 200s. Mid 200s was the most in that category. The 100, 400 and 500...
WHAT’S THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF RANGE FOR AN EV?
WHAT’S THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF RANGE FOR AN EV? 🔋➕ Is more range always the answer? Buckle up, EV people, we’re about to challenge the mileage myth. Tell me what you think the perfect amount of range for an EV should be. We may learn that it’s probably not as high as you “think” you need. ...
How Extreme Hot Weather Could Affect EV Range
As the summer heat waves continue to break records across our planet, it’s important for EV owners to be aware of how hot weather can affect their car’s range. In some parts of the country, temperatures have reached over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, which can lead to significant range loss for EVs. Recurrent, a battery and...
Busting Range Anxiety
5 TIPS TO HELP WITH RANGE ANXIETY 1. Make sure you have the proper tires as EVs are much heavier than ICEs, that they are proper for the weather conditions and have the indicated amount of air. The tire size and wheels also have some impact on range. 2. Mind your driving style. Gunning it...
EPA vs WLTP vs CLTC: RANGE
EPA Range VS WLTP VS CLTC Range? Did you know the range estimates for the exact same vehicle can fluctuate depending on how the EV is tested? Did you know the tests are simulated? Here are 3 types of testing along with some of their criteria: EPA Range: The EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency)...
Tesla’s 4680 Battery & The Pink Stuff
Pete Gruber of Gruber Motor Company (the first commercial independent Tesla service organization providing engineering and aftermarket support) and Sandy Munro, the “Tear Down Titan”, (an automotive engineer who specializes in machine tools and manufacturing); had a conversation on Gruber Motors YouTube channel regarding the 4680 Tesla battery and the pink foam. The pink foam...
EV Owner’s Confessions
EVA England asked Twitter what you wish you knew about your EV before you bought it. Here are some answers from owners overseas and in the States: The top positive answer was about how little they actually used public charging. Charging at home or at the job does the trick for most. Second up:...
