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      11-24-2022, 08:49 PM   #108
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Originally Posted by jad03060 View Post
Drag goes up non-linearly with speed. IOW, the faster you go, the less efficient.

Driving smoothly versus small speed-up/slow-downs when possible, even with regeneration affects range. Precondition while plugged in when you can.

Using the seat heaters versus keeping the whole cabin warm can make a difference, and having the rear seat heater option can help keep people from complaining back there.

Acceleration isn't a big energy user, but overshooting and then having to slow down is. An ICE tends to be less efficient during acceleration, but an EV motor isn't significantly different in overall usage.

Don't rush up to a stop sign or stopped traffic and use the brakes...regen helps, but coasting is better and you'll still be producing regenerative braking, but for a longer time. If you time it properly, you may not have to stop at all.

Once the cabin is where you want it, Eco mode can help as it makes the throttle less sensitive, so fewer spikes of current requested, and the HVAC will be less aggressive.

Or, just drive and don't worry about it!

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