I've been working on a couple of ideas to increase the range of EV vehicles with a primary focus on smooth steady level freeway driving (over 55mph speeds), when increased range is needed the most. Since the
Tesla Model S represents the current state of the art in EV battery technology, I'm using this vehicle as the basis for the majority of my research. I have developed a range calculator for the Tesla Model S which takes into account speed, battery capacity, and a list other factors that are introduced by my own range extending concepts. In efforts to improve the accuracy of range calculation, I cant seem to find any information on exactly how the Model S range will respond to additional loads on the powertrain introduced at the output prop/drive shaft. For instance, take a Model S going 55mph in optimal range conditions, if an additional 5 HorsePower load was added to the the prop/drive shaft, how would this effect the 300 mile estimated range? How would this additional 5 HorsePower load effect the 275 mile estimated range of the car going 60mph?
I would like to be able to calculate these effects for varying additional horse power loads and increased speeds.
Any links or information on this would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Ray
Tesla Model S represents the current state of the art in EV battery technology, I'm using this vehicle as the basis for the majority of my research. I have developed a range calculator for the Tesla Model S which takes into account speed, battery capacity, and a list other factors that are introduced by my own range extending concepts. In efforts to improve the accuracy of range calculation, I cant seem to find any information on exactly how the Model S range will respond to additional loads on the powertrain introduced at the output prop/drive shaft. For instance, take a Model S going 55mph in optimal range conditions, if an additional 5 HorsePower load was added to the the prop/drive shaft, how would this effect the 300 mile estimated range? How would this additional 5 HorsePower load effect the 275 mile estimated range of the car going 60mph?
I would like to be able to calculate these effects for varying additional horse power loads and increased speeds.
Any links or information on this would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Ray