GtiMart
Active Member
I meant the CCS2-Combo, for DC fast charging. I think you can also use those without an adapter. In America we have a Tesla proprietary port so only the Tesla Superchargers work without an adapter.
I sometimes leave home from a heated garage (~12C) but you are right, some of those drives might have been with a cold battery. I think it's more about heating the cabin that makes a bit hit to consumption when you start a drive, but a cold battery would also be somewhat less efficient. In particular the regen might be limited or nonexistent, but then again on the highway you don't use regen much.
Yes, I believe that with a light foot you could do more range. Your 300km round-trip is not crazy. You could charge to 100% before leaving, and maybe you have an opportunity to plug in a 120V (240V in your case?) socket at your destination for a few hours and gain a few percent? I don't even think it's required but it's always a security. With that said, the one time you might be short you just stop to charge on a DCFC for 2 minutes and go.
I sometimes leave home from a heated garage (~12C) but you are right, some of those drives might have been with a cold battery. I think it's more about heating the cabin that makes a bit hit to consumption when you start a drive, but a cold battery would also be somewhat less efficient. In particular the regen might be limited or nonexistent, but then again on the highway you don't use regen much.
Yes, I believe that with a light foot you could do more range. Your 300km round-trip is not crazy. You could charge to 100% before leaving, and maybe you have an opportunity to plug in a 120V (240V in your case?) socket at your destination for a few hours and gain a few percent? I don't even think it's required but it's always a security. With that said, the one time you might be short you just stop to charge on a DCFC for 2 minutes and go.