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distance to empty

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  • What conditions can impact my distance to empty ?
  • Response

Distance to empty may depend on many factors such as:

  • the charge amount of the high voltage battery
  • weather
  • temperature
  • durability of the battery
  • geographical features
  • driving style (acceleration, regenerative braking system, chosen driving mode (sport, normal, eco, eco +) etc.)
  • tire condition
  • number of passengers
  • ski or bike rack
  • What should I do to improve my Distance to empty ?
  • Response

Tips for Improving Distance to Empty :

  • If you operate the air conditioner/heater too much, the driving battery uses too much electricity. This may reduce the distance to empty. Therefore, it is recommended that you set the cabin temperature to 23°C (73°C) AUTO. This setting that has been certified by various assessment tests to maintain optimal energy consumption rates while keeping the temperature fresh. 
  • Depress and hold the accelerator pedal to maintain speed and drive economically.
  • Gradually depress and release the accelerator pedal when accelerating or decelerating.
  • Always maintain specified tire pressures.
  • Do not load unnecessary items in the vehicle.
  • Do not mount parts that may increase air resistance.
  • How much distance to empty does my vehicle lose ?
  • Response

It depends on many factors such as outside temperature, wind, road conditions etc. On average, with a cold -15°C  0 20°C we lose up tp 40% of distance to empty.

  • How many kilometers would it be possible to travel at 100 km / h on the highway with a 28KW battery and a 38.3KW battery ?
  • Response

  • Distance to empty may depend on many factors such as:

    • the charge amount of the high voltage battery
    • weather
    • temperature
    • durability of the battery
    • geographical features
    • driving style (acceleration, regenerative braking system, chosen driving mode (sport, normal, eco, eco +) etc.)
    • tire condition
    • number of passengers
    • ski or bike rack

Considering all the conditions mentioned above, if your vehicle consumes an average of 14kWh the calculation will be as follows: 

28 kWh battery

28 kWh  / 14 kWh  * 100 km = 200 km  →    With a  28 kWh battery and a consumption of 14kWh you will be able to travel about 200 km

If the conditions for driving the EV turn out to be perfect and your consumption drops down sto 9kWh the calculation will be as follows: 

28 kWh / 9 kWh * 100 km = 311.1 km → With a  28 kWh battery and a consumption of 9kWh you will be able to travel around 311km

38kWh battery

38.3 kWh  / 14 kWh  * 100 km = 273.5 km  →   With a  38.3kWh battery and a consumption of 14kWh you will be able to travel around 273.5km

If the conditions for driving the EV turn out to be perfect and your consumption drops down sto 9kWh the calculation will be as follows: 

38.3 kWh / 9 kWh * 100 km = 425.5 km → With a  38.3kWh battery and a consumption of 9kWh you will be able to travel around 425.5km

ATTENTION! All of the above results are approximate given many conditions that affect the distance to empty and the mileage traveled as a result.

  • Does a ski or bicycle rack have an impact on the distance to empty ?
  • Response

Yes, a ski or a bike rack installed on the roof of your vehicle has an impact on the distance to empty since it creates aerodynamic resistance.

 

 

  • Can I install a trailer hitch on my car ?
  • Response

You can install a bike hitch rack in the back of your car or a bicycle tack on the roof of your vehicle to transport bikes. However, it is preferable to opt for a bike hitch rack at the rear of the vehicle since it creates less aerodynamic resistance and you don’t reduce your distance to empty.

  • Does rebalancing the battery increase the range of my vehicle ?
  • Réponse

No, this has no effect on the range of the vehicle. Battery rebalancing is a system update.

  • Can tire pressure have an impact on the distance to empty of my EV / PHEV?
  • Response

Distance to empty may depend on many factors such as:

  • the charge amount of the high voltage battery
  • weather
  • temperature
  • durability of the battery
  • geographical features
  • driving style (acceleration, regenerative braking system, chosen driving mode (sport, normal, eco, eco +) etc.)
  • number of passengers
  • ski or bike rack
  • tire condition
  • etc.

Indeed, tire pressure plays an impact on the distance to empty of your EV/PHEV. It is important to check tire pressure regularly. Please listen to the video below which explains how to check the tire pressure.

  • Vidéo : Checking tire pressure