Warmer Weather REALLY Makes A Difference

[TheMightyKingTubby]

In the cold of winter my 22 mile round trip to work could just about be done on EV only. Now the wamer weather is here I am finding that I have approx 6 miles range left when I arrive home.

So, lessons learnt
1. Warm weather is GOOD
2. Warm weather = no heating = GOOD
3. B0 is GOOD!

Not put petrol in my car for 7 weeks now.

Happy days indeed

 

[mocara]

In the cold of winter my 22 mile round trip to work could just about be done on EV only. Now the wamer weather is here I am finding that I have approx 6 miles range left when I arrive home.

So, lessons learnt
1. Warm weather is GOOD
2. Warm weather = no heating = GOOD
3. B0 is GOOD!

Not put petrol in my car for 7 weeks now.

Happy days indeed

I have recently got my Outlander, so only seeing the benefits of driving it in the warmer weather. I anticipate a steep learning curve on range when winter returns!

 

[maby]

The difference is very significant - though I think you were doing extremely well to get 22 miles out of it in the winter months - I reckon I'm doing well to get 16 miles on EV when the temperature is approaching zero.

 

[jaapv]

Normally I got about 38 Kms range out of it in sub-zero temperatures, but I have the version with electric heater.
In summer, not using airco, mostly between 45 and 50.

 

[user 816]

The difference is very significant - though I think you were doing extremely well to get 22 miles out of it in the winter months - I reckon I'm doing well to get 16 miles on EV when the temperature is approaching zero.

If its any consolation, at least that reassures me mine isn't broken as I was getting exactly the same.

 

[TheMightyKingTubby]

I should have said that I have the GX4H and my drive to work is such that I would struggle to get above 60mph

 

[maby]

I should have said that I have the GX4H and my drive to work is such that I would struggle to get above 60mph

same here - but I still reckon I'm doing ok if I get 16 miles on EV in cold weather.

 

[jaapv]

The weight of your right foot makes a difference too....

 

[PolishPilot]

Yes, great difference. Finally able to do most
days trips with 0.0 l/km fuel burned.

Over 1100km on half tank in May.

 

[TheMightyKingTubby]

In the cold of winter my 22 mile round trip to work could just about be done on EV only. Now the wamer weather is here I am finding that I have approx 6 miles range left when I arrive home.

So, lessons learnt
1. Warm weather is GOOD
2. Warm weather = no heating = GOOD
3. B0 is GOOD!

Not put petrol in my car for 7 weeks now.

Happy days indeed

I have recently got my Outlander, so only seeing the benefits of driving it in the warmer weather. I anticipate a steep learning curve on range when winter returns!

I wouldnt stress too much about day to day economy. The difference will be seen over a longer period.