I’ve read many EVs often get better city MPGe w regen etc vs highway wind resistance (agree that they are more efficient at steady speeds otherwise). Maybe even worse highway for the Lightning; guess we’ll see what numbers it gets.A larger battery pack is also useful for people that do drive all day, just not all at once. If you are running around town all day, you can use up a battery quickly. EVs are most efficient when driving at the same speed for long distances. When you start doing many smaller trips, stop and go traffic, constantly accelerating and decelerating, you lose alot of charge fast.
I can only speak to my experience with my Tesla Model X. Short, quick trips kills my range more than sustained speed for longer drives. Also, being in Seattle (for now) with all the hills, is terrible for range.I’ve read many EVs often get better city MPGe w regen etc vs highway wind resistance (agree that they are more efficient at steady speeds otherwise). Maybe even worse highway for the Lightning; guess we’ll see what numbers it gets.
https://fueleconomy.gov/feg/PowerSe...ear2=2021&vtype=Electric&pageno=1&rowLimit=50
Most of my trips in MME are around 5 miles a pop, and my range definitely beats EPA.I can only speak to my experience with my Tesla Model X. Short, quick trips kills my range more than sustained speed for longer drives.
That would be true if you only went uphill. You should gain range when you go downhill.Also, being in Seattle (for now) with all the hills, is terrible for range.
True, but the system is not 100% efficient - you always have losses, even with regen braking. Also, my Tesla is now 6 years old. Technology always advances. I am pretty confident that Ford has better efficiency than my 6 year old Tesla. As I said, I can only comment on my experience with my vehicle.Most of my trips in MME are around 5 miles a pop, and my range definitely beats EPA.
That would be true if you only went uphill. You should gain range when you go downhill.
Your expectation is too high for EV's. You need to lower it to less than 200 miles, maybe as low as 150 miles.How often do you drive more than 350 miles (5 to 6 hours) without stopping for a break to eat or hit the bathroom?
Answer = NO ONE.
Maybe at 350mi a 40min stop isn't so bad.How often do you drive more than 350 miles (5 to 6 hours) without stopping for a break to eat or hit the bathroom?
Answer = NO ONE.
Most people can do just fine with the smaller pack, charging every night while they sleep. The larger pack is offered for those that have range anxiety.
We frequently drive cross country and whereas we do plan usually 6-8 hour days with "pit stops" along the way, we are pretty spontaneous. prefer blue highways and small towns. The current charging options don't yet allow much assurance we will find a station and we frequently don't want to take the time for even a "quick" charge.How often do you drive more than 350 miles (5 to 6 hours) without stopping for a break to eat or hit the bathroom?
Answer = NO ONE.
Most people can do just fine with the smaller pack, charging every night while they sleep. The larger pack is offered for those that have range anxiety.