Since i am always on a lookout for more means to improve my range(without hypermiling).<\/p>\n
So looking for any additional tricks from all the EV owners on the forum.<\/p>\n
Some of the quirks I noticed:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Regen 1 & Regen 2 are far better than Regen 3 \u2013 Regen 1 covers the most distance while Regen 2 recuperates almost the same energy as Regen 3 but covers more distance.<\/p>\n One pedal driving on Regen 3 has given me lower figures than Regen 1 or 2 in the same setting\/route.<\/p>\n It also seems to depend on the Driving Mode. I felt the Regen 1 on Sports mode in Kona is far milder than when in ECO mode.<\/p>\n Example-For the same drop of speed from 100 – 60kmph, it shows how much time it took and how much recuperation happened in terms of kms. Regen 1 took 15:01 and gave recuperation of +0.40km. Regen 2 & 3 gave almost same recuperation but different times.<\/p>\n Source<\/p>\n 2. Following Eco band or Consumption Indicator on the MID \u2013 Almost all EV\u2019s have this in some form or the other and they are quite effective in real time (i think even better than ICE\u2019s fuel efficiency indicators). If you can track & follow these, then great but might need some balancing this with time constraints.<\/p>\n A hypermiling attempt with this made me realize that it can drive up the efficiency to 14-16km\/KWh (70-60Wh\/km) but can reduce the average speed from 60km\/hr by about 10km\/hr (i found it nerve-racking to get avg speeds higher than 60 as south kerala just does not have straight, multi lane highways with unidirectional traffic).<\/p>\n Source<\/p>\n 3. Driver only mode(love this one on Kona)<\/strong> \u2013 choosing the driver only mode on AC like in Kona & Nexon facelift, seems to lower AC load. Went overboard on an attempt to hypermile by setting even the audio system to driver only. Definitely not for audiophiles.<\/p>\n Noticed this on the Kona\/Nexon Facelift, although yet to figure how to record or quantify it properly.<\/p>\n 4. Scheduling AC at the end of a charging session<\/strong> \u2013 If you know you will be done charging and on your way in 30 mins. Then scheduling the AC to cool cabin at that time would utilize the charging session for the cooling. Saves a few watts that might give you a few more km\u2019s. Technically this does not improve efficiency just proxy battery capacity addition Can run the blower on re-circulation for some time, if you had over-cooled the cabin. Yet to exploit this extensively.<\/p>\n 5. AC Charging @ lower Amperage<\/strong> \u2013 Balances the cells and that in turn seems to provide a better range. I felt the best i have got was when i charged @ 6A or 1.2KW.<\/p>\n Brief about my vehicle & driving style:<\/p>\n Vehicle<\/strong> \u2013 Hyundai Kona Electric 39.2KWh variant.<\/p>\n Driving Style<\/strong> \u2013 I am quite a defensive driver which helps even in the efficiency department.<\/p>\n Efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n Disclaimer<\/strong>: Please note that at no point efficiency or range concerns, overrides road safety. Recommend everyone to do the same. I believe defensive driving makes it stress free for every one.<\/p>\n Here’s what BHPian electric_eel <\/strong>had to say on the matter:<\/p>\n You might have already seen my post on the theoretical reason against aggressive regen https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/forum\/elect…ml#post5583153 (Aggressive regen can actually reduce an EV’s range on the highway | The science behind it)<\/p>\n It also discusses the inefficiency of using cruise control on undulating highways (mostly due to fly overs). I have experienced this quite often in the Thrissur Palakkad section of NH 544. Does that match your experience ?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Here’s what BHPian sidoxic <\/strong>had to say on the matter:<\/p>\n In comparison to Kona, the XUV400 is pretty pathetic at efficiency. The best we’ve achieved is a 140-145 wh\/km or 7 km\/kWh. These are not hypermilling attempts but just being light footed. But I really doubt going under 125 is possible at all, let alone 100 which you casually achieve! Off topic, i really loved the Kona but had to give it a pass as we are frequently 2+ occupants, but I still think about it every now and then!<\/p>\n Back to topic: this is something I’m very keen on cracking. So thank you so much for your research and list! I’ve been tracking rides since a few months to find insights for 2 reasons – predictability and extension of extension, both of which are important in sub 350 real world range EVs.<\/p>\n Contributors to efficiency I’ve noticed<\/p>\n 1) outside temperature.<\/strong><\/p>\n 2) number passengers<\/strong><\/p>\n Both of these are very EV specific.<\/p>\n The other turbo petrol and turbo diesel in the garage do vary with light and heavy footedness. So not adding those points here. Ford turbo Diesel doesn’t care for either of these. Aircon performance impacts the turbo petrol slightly though, but the EV is giving a crazy variance here. Infact Highway vs City gives less % variance in the EV than the ICEs<\/p>\n Unfortunately, unlike your list, there are no work around for my issues! Its not like I’m gonna chuck passangers out on a hot afternoon for sake of range\u00a0 but maybe someday it will make for a good excuse<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Here’s what BHPian ferrarirules <\/strong>had to say on the matter:<\/p>\n I easily get 120 wh\/km from my Nexon EV Max on a regular basis. My usual settings for the drive are<\/p>\n Other factors –<\/strong><\/p>\n Here’s what BHPian W.A.G.7 <\/strong>had to say on the matter:<\/p>\n Wow! Those are some amazing inputs, above put there by everyone so far. I didn\u2019t know there would be so many aspects to driving an electric car and maximising the driving range. I also didn\u2019t know we could control the driving style and extract the maximum power and range from the same motor at the same time. Do the same principles apply to electric two wheelers as well? Is there a way to regulate the regen, to maximise the range and power in two wheelers; too?<\/p>\n But\u2026 think of it. if I need to do so many calculations for every trip that I do in my electric car\/bike, when would I enjoy driving\/riding the same? We get a car or a bike because we all like driving\/riding. But ev\u2019s involve a certain amount of \u201cprep\u201d work to do before and during the trip. And that\u2019s what I don\u2019t like about electric vehicles: cars in my middle class budget – I need to keep adjusting my driving style to make it to the next goal without getting stranded somewhere in between, whereas those ev\u2019s where I don\u2019t need to worry about my driving range- they are out of my budget!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Read BHPian comments for more insights and information. <\/p>\n Source: Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![](\"https:\/\/www.team-bhp.com\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures2023-09\/1_60.jpg\")
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