Actual Driving Range

[JMO]

I have driven about 2,500 miles since November 13 2012 in my model S Signature.

Lately I have noticed that the discharge rate is greater than the miles driven. For example, I drove about 48 miles today starting the day with a 232 miles range. I drove 48 miles and had about 150 miles left at day's end. Bottom line is that I had an 82 mile discharge vs 48 actual driven miles. A difference of 34 miles.

I did drive on the highway 95% of the time and at speed averaging about 70 mph.

So the question is: Is this a legitimate energy usage?

JMO

 

[aviators99]

I have driven about 2,500 miles since November 13 2012 in my model S Signature.

Lately I have noticed that the discharge rate is greater than the miles driven. For example, I drove about 48 miles today starting the day with a 232 miles range. I drove 48 miles and had about 150 miles left at day's end. Bottom line is that I had a 70 mile discharge vs 48 actual driven miles. A difference of 22 miles.

I did drive on the highway 95% of the time and at speed averaging about 70 mph.

So the question is: Is this a legitimate energy usage?

JMO

I am editing my post because of math questions. You said you had a 70 mile discharge, but 232-150 is 82. Which was it?

 

[Zextraterrestrial]

Sounds OK going 70mph.

 

[Nikoli]

I've been driving ~42 miles but discharging ~100. Cold weather is murder on EV range.

Those in cold climates expecting to get the 40kwh pack should take note.

 

[napabill]

Speed kills....range.

 

[schoendp]

Nikoli - that seems excessive, even for cold weather. Can you go into more detail about the type of drive, temps, use of heat, etc.?