1000 km cold weather drive test
In ideal conditions you should get the WLTP certified range. More details here:
https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support/ca ... 51606b6fd8
https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support/ca ... 51606b6fd8
Last edited by eugen61 on Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:03 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Deleted User 4737
Guess you can expect 3.1 miles per KWh = 82Kwh x 3.1 = 254 miles. When comparing full EV to full Hybrid I found less compromises and issues with full Hybrid than EV.
It depends on multiple factors detailed here: https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support/ca ... 51503f4daa
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Deleted User 4737
In my view you can't have all the factors buzzing around in your head, there are too many - you just have to go with an average figure add some margin and run with it. Just the fact they are batteries add's unknown factors??
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Agree with BuzBox. Another less talked about factor is charging loss, EV user manuals rarely explain why EV / PHEV owners end up paying for more kWh units than the actual kWh units charged into the car’s battery: https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a ... ng-losses/
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I guess it's right that manufactures have jumped in with both feet when it comes to EV's, after all, EV's seem to be the future but to get there will be a journey of trial and error. It's full Hybrid for now as don't wish to be part of the error's but looking forward to EV - one day!!
I’m sure you can tell by now that I’m new to EVs, so what you’re saying is I’ll be getting considerably less than the advertised 334mile range?
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Deleted User 4737
With EV's and the obvious trouble running out of juice, its best to be on the cautious side rather than optimistic. You may well get 334 miles when new and all the variables in your favour, but perhaps a cautious 260 would be a better plan?
