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There are several routes that I frequently take on my commute to work, and I often try to figure out which one is the most efficient.
This is not necessarily an easy thing to do in an ICE.
-One route is via a highway, at higher speeds, with less stop-and-go driving.
-Another route is shorter, on surface streets (lower speed), but has frequent stoplights.
They both take about the same time.
My thinking is that, in an ICE, the first route uses less energy because of the fewer stoplights.
But in an EV, with regen, I suspect the second route might use less energy.
Point is, an ICE makes it really difficult to compare the energy use of each route.
In an EV, it should be cake. so here's my question:
Does the Model S have a resettable "trip odometer" that keeps track of total energy used? That way I can directly compare energy used on the two routes.
I know about the Wh/mi graph..I'm essentially looking for the area under that graph for a certain driving period.
Anyone know if this type of thing is on the S display? Does the Roadster have it? I don't remember seeing it. If not, it might be a nice idea for an app...
This is not necessarily an easy thing to do in an ICE.
-One route is via a highway, at higher speeds, with less stop-and-go driving.
-Another route is shorter, on surface streets (lower speed), but has frequent stoplights.
They both take about the same time.
My thinking is that, in an ICE, the first route uses less energy because of the fewer stoplights.
But in an EV, with regen, I suspect the second route might use less energy.
Point is, an ICE makes it really difficult to compare the energy use of each route.
In an EV, it should be cake. so here's my question:
Does the Model S have a resettable "trip odometer" that keeps track of total energy used? That way I can directly compare energy used on the two routes.
I know about the Wh/mi graph..I'm essentially looking for the area under that graph for a certain driving period.
Anyone know if this type of thing is on the S display? Does the Roadster have it? I don't remember seeing it. If not, it might be a nice idea for an app...