What is everyone's opinion on ideal EV range?
I've decided I want something closer to 300 miles/charge. Even in ideal conditions and driving fairly tame, I only get about 90% of estimated range(takes me about 70 estimated miles to go 60) After you consider only charging to 90%, lack of regen in cold weather, and driving 65-75 I'm using 100 miles to drive 60 and have effectively 120 miles of range on a full charge. Not to mention a lot of times I want to cruise at 80-85.
In the winter our average wh/m was ~320 and it's closer to 380 or 390 with the same commute and driving style. Don't use the heated seats much, preheat the car, and keep the cabin at 69 in 10 degree weather. Most times, I don't get full regen until I have 5miles left on a 30 mile commute.
I've decided I want something closer to 300 miles/charge. Even in ideal conditions and driving fairly tame, I only get about 90% of estimated range(takes me about 70 estimated miles to go 60) After you consider only charging to 90%, lack of regen in cold weather, and driving 65-75 I'm using 100 miles to drive 60 and have effectively 120 miles of range on a full charge. Not to mention a lot of times I want to cruise at 80-85.
In the winter our average wh/m was ~320 and it's closer to 380 or 390 with the same commute and driving style. Don't use the heated seats much, preheat the car, and keep the cabin at 69 in 10 degree weather. Most times, I don't get full regen until I have 5miles left on a 30 mile commute.