Range anxiety - Taking it to the edge

[Simon T]

Did a 257 mile round trip. It’s a regular trip fir me and I normally have about 10% remaining at the end, so no stress.
This time however, my return journey was in the dark, it was wet and cold and consumption was higher. It was a nervous last 30 minutes as I watched the remaining distance and remaining range align. I could have stopped to recharge, but I really wanted to ‘win’ against the math. As you can see from the photo, I ended with 1% and 2 mile and sweaty palms! ?

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[Computerglitch]

Did a 257 mile round trip. It’s a regular trip fir me and I normally have about 10% remaining at the end, so no stress.
This time however, my return journey was in the dark, it was wet and cold and consumption was higher. It was a nervous last 30 minutes as I watched the remaining distance and remaining range align. I could have stopped to recharge, but I really wanted to ‘win’ against the math. As you can see from the photo, I ended with 1% and 2 mile and sweaty palms! ?

thats mental but funny. Standard battery? just ordered mine but not expecting such long journeys so went small batt. I won't get mine until September and have a few weeks to finalise spec

 

[feye]

Did a 257 mile round trip. It’s a regular trip fir me and I normally have about 10% remaining at the end, so no stress.
This time however, my return journey was in the dark, it was wet and cold and consumption was higher. It was a nervous last 30 minutes as I watched the remaining distance and remaining range align. I could have stopped to recharge, but I really wanted to ‘win’ against the math. As you can see from the photo, I ended with 1% and 2 mile and sweaty palms! ?

This is good stuff, because you can see how reliable the range is, when you really need it, isn't it?

 

[Simon T]

thats mental but funny. Standard battery? just ordered mine but not expecting such long journeys so went small batt. I won't get mine until September and have a few weeks to finalise spec

Have the Standard battery for the Turbo, so 84 kWH. You’ll love it when it comes. Great car. I enjoy the range challenge and not so bothered about the speed anymore. I might go for the entry spec 2 wheel drive next time and spec the big battery - plenty fast enough, better vfm, and just as much fun pushing the range.

 

[Simon T]

This is good stuff, because you can see how reliable the range is, when you really need it, isn't it?

Yes, fully agree. I can get quite excited when I get to a downhill that gives me a chance to coast - eeking out a little more range each time.

 

[feye]

Yes, fully agree. I can get quite excited when I get to a downhill that gives me a chance to coast - eeking out a little more range each time.

Exactly! Do we have a new term/abbreviation for this driving behavior?

 

[Simon T]

Exactly! Do we have a new term/abbreviation for this driving behavior?

Hmm, very good question. Maybe, NBC (no braking coasters!). Or Masters of Coasting. Frankly, I’m a better driver in an EV than my previous 911, I’m behaving better too. No desire to speed or hard accelerate, always anticipating so to minimize touching brake, keeping a good distance from vehicle in front. Most of the behaviors required to squeeze a little more range are good road behaviors anyway, with the exception of a long steep hill where the coasting speed and not touching the brake can be a tad hairy!!

 

[feye]

Hmm, very good question. Maybe, NBC (no braking coasters!). Or Masters of Coasting. Frankly, I’m a better driver in an EV than my previous 911, I’m behaving better too. No desire to speed or hard accelerate, always anticipating so to minimize touching brake, keeping a good distance from vehicle in front. Most of the behaviors required to squeeze a little more range are good road behaviors anyway, with the exception of a long steep hill where the coasting speed and not touching the brake can be a tad hairy!!

You are really onto something. If I drive for range, I am also a much better driver. But now that it's super hot, I need the AC all the time, the range is out the window, and I am back in rough Porsche driving mode.

I really wish I could come up with an excellent term for being an EV Coasting Master.

 

[Kingske]

You are really onto something. If I drive for range, I am also a much better driver. But now that it's super hot, I need the AC all the time, the range is out the window, and I am back in rough Porsche driving mode.

I really wish I could come up with an excellent term for being an EV Coasting Master.

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[kort]

You are really onto something. If I drive for range, I am also a much better driver. But now that it's super hot, I need the AC all the time, the range is out the window, and I am back in rough Porsche driving mode.

I really wish I could come up with an excellent term for being an EV Coasting Master.

fwiw;
the A/C uses minimal amounts of power

 

[epirali]

fwiw;
the A/C uses minimal amounts of power

Good rule of thumb: AC/heat can use from 0.5-2 KW per hour.

 

[feye]

fwiw;
the A/C uses minimal amounts of power

Yes, I still get pretty good consumptions with the AC on. Seems not to matter that much. I'll keep an eye on it, since permanent tropic summer heat just started...

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