Front license plate and range

[GasKilla]

Has anyone tested how actual range is impacted by having a front license plate vs. not having a front plate?

 

[taurusking]

How would front license plate impact the range?

 

[tel]

I'm guessing that the OP suspects that the front license plate would alter air flow around the nose cone, thereby increasing the drag. Seems like a reasonable question. Of course, I don't know the answer...

 

[GasKilla]

I'm guessing that the OP suspects that the front license plate would alter air flow around the nose cone, thereby increasing the drag. Seems like a reasonable question. Of course, I don't know the answer...

Yes. I'm sure it's a rather small % but over hundreds of miles on a road trip it could add up to real miles

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How would front license plate impact the range?

Less than ideal (designed) airflow over the vehicle which would reduce the coefficient of drag and therefore your range. I admit it would be a small amount but could be measurable over a road trip.

 

[James Anders]

MAX Update Number 104: The Front Plate Problem

Possibly 3%.