I sympathize. unfortunately the predicted range will never be 100% accurate because it depends on so many factors, and that makes planning long trips a bit difficult.I'm saying the the starting range is inaccurate. I'm simply asking for tips on highway driving not smart a$$ remarks.This was my first trip. I thought the Forum would be helpful? ?
Always best to start your first long drip at 100% if possible. That way you can watch the percentage gauge and note the miles traveled every 10% of energy used. Sometimes that first 10% is misleading because you are still trying to get out of town so it might be as high as 30 miles for example (assuming ER battery). But leaving Quartzsite is immediate interstate if I remember correctly so you should know pretty quick what your total range actually is after your first 10% of charge is consumed. Let's say you left Quartzsite at 65% and by 55% you had only traveled about 20 miles. Then you know you might want to slow down or turn off the heater to conserve energy so you can comfortably make it the remaining distance.I'm saying the the starting range is inaccurate. I'm simply asking for tips on highway driving not smart a$$ remarks.
ok, so speed was your factor here my friend. My range drops significantly higher than 75. I set the cruise at about 73 and let others pass me. Air resistance at higher speeds will suck your battery down fast. Going 65 greatly increases my range if I have a large highway gap to cover without charging.
Going for a helpful response here....I'm saying the the starting range is inaccurate. I'm simply asking for tips on highway driving not smart a$$ remarks.
I get over 3 mi/kwh in the summer in my CR1 consistently (at 80mph to boot).
I understand. Tell me, how would the car know that you were going to be driving on the highway that day? This is why you use the Ford Nav on the screen to plan your trip and it would have given you an accurate State of charge for the trip.I'm saying the the starting range is inaccurate. I'm simply asking for tips on highway driving not smart a$$ remarks.
The Nav is going to assume you will drive the speed limit. 75 mph max for that stretch of road. if you plan to drive faster then throw the range estimate out the window and expect it to be much less. Range drops drastically the faster you drive. Lots of EV drivers drive fast....they just account for the lower range when they plan their trips.
well there's your problem. Make sure to pay attention to your Trip Energy tab, it will give you the average consumption. Usually around 3 mi per kwh is good!
