Consumption and full battery charge level

[Schlossj]

Hey all. About 3 months / 2000 miles into my 4s ownership and overall thrilled. Question for the chat: I’m getting an avg of 2.5 miles / kWh - is that most folks experience? I drive fast whenever on the highway (80-ish) and have done a bit of Launch Control - but this seems like poor consumption figures to me. Also, my max charge is 215 @ 100%...thoughts and stories would be appreciated. Edit: I am in NY so temps have been 30-50F.

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[Kingske]

In the current NJ weather, my 100% SoC is about 280 miles (4S with 19” wheels) but I do little highways miles at 80+...

 

[Schlossj]

In the current NJ weather, my 100% SoC is about 280 miles (4S with 19” wheels) but I do little highways miles at 80+...

That’s huge difference. No chance that’s only due to 21” wheels and slightly more spirited driving?

 

[Kingske]

That’s huge difference. No chance that’s only due to 21” wheels and slightly more spirited driving?

My range is about 30% higher than yours. My bet would be that 15% of that is due to the 21”-vs-19” wheels (I also have manual charge Port covers which helps a bit) and 15% is due to your free spirit and my being limited to Trader Joe’s runs.

 

[evanevery]

For what its worth... My Turbo S, currently shows 183 miles whenever I leave the garage (charging set to 85%)

and 183 miles @ 85% would be exactly 215 miles @ 100%

(21 inch wheels/tires)

 

[Schlossj]

My range is about 30% higher than yours. My bet would be that 15% of that is due to the 21”-vs-19” wheels (I also have manual charge Port covers which helps a bit) and 15% is due to your free spirit and my being limited to Trader Joe’s runs.

Hah. I do like driving it and have done a bunch of 80 mile r/t freeway sessions in a very spirited way...but still seems off to me...was wondering if it has anything to do with my charging patterns which include always topping back up to 85/90%...never really running it down below 40%...

 

[Schlossj]

For what its worth... My Turbo S, currently shows 183 miles whenever I leave the garage (charging set to 85%)

and 183 miles @ 85% would be exactly 215 miles @ 100%

Got it. That’s sadly about right. I thought for sure I’d be able to get 225-250 out of a full charge...guess not!

 

[evanevery]

Hah. I do like driving it and have done a bunch of 80 mile r/t freeway sessions in a very spirited way...but still seems off to me...was wondering if it has anything to do with my charging patterns which include always topping back up to 85/90%...never really running it down below 40%...

You don't need to run it down (or run it up)...

Estimated Range is mostly effected by your recent driving style. If I spend a lot of time around town, my estimated range goes up. After a long road trip, my estimated range goes down.

 

[Kingske]

Hah. I do like driving it and have done a bunch of 80 mile r/t freeway sessions in a very spirited way...but still seems off to me...was wondering if it has anything to do with my charging patterns which include always topping back up to 85/90%...never really running it down below 40%...

I typically charge to 85% only when it drops below 55-60%. Only ran it below 40% once.

 

[Kingske]

My range is about 30% higher than yours. My bet would be that 15% of that is due to the 21”-vs-19” wheels (I also have manual charge Port covers which helps a bit) and 15% is due to your free spirit and my being limited to Trader Joe’s runs.

@Schlossj, I forgot to mention that I also increased my tire pressure from about 35-36 PSI to about 39-40 PSI. That did make a difference in efficiency.

 

[wemct]

That’s huge difference. No chance that’s only due to 21” wheels and slightly more spirited driving?

It is probably due to your current outside winter temps. I have 21” Mission e, usually drive in Sport plus, take off from every traffic light, drive short distances, and plug in every time I get home back to 85%. My car currently shows 231 miles at 85%.

 

[evanevery]

It is probably due to your current outside winter temps. I have 21” Mission e, usually drive in Sport plus, take off from every traffic light, drive short distances, and plug in every time I get home back to 85%. My car currently shows 231 miles at 85%.

I used to show well over 200 @ 85% as well. Then I took a 1400 mile road trip. Its been pretty much 183 @ 85% ever since (months)...

(...and I'm OK with that. Pretty much what I was led to believe for the TurboS.)

 

[wemct]

It is probably due to your current outside winter temps. I have 21” Mission e, usually drive in Sport plus, take off from every traffic light, drive short distances, and plug in every time I get home back to 85%. My car currently shows 231 miles at 85%.

Also Mamba Green, the race stripe on the steering wheel, and the message on the vanity plate probably add another 30 miles of range.

 

[Kingske]

Also Mamba Green, the race stripe on the steering wheel, and the message on the vanity plate probably add another 30 miles of range.

Especially downhill...

 

[evanevery]

@Schlossj, I forgot to mention that I also increased my tire pressure from about 35-36 PSI to about 39-40 PSI. That did make a difference in efficiency.

If I remember correctly, my pressures are specced on the decal at 42 (front) and 45 (rear). Are yours different?

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