BoMW said:I shall at some point today write a piece about my journey yesterday. I was considerably let down by the charging infestructure so I had no choice but to use the Rex. I had to fill up twice on the motorway, tried to put in 9 litres but 7.8 seemed to be the maximum. The distance travelled between fills was 73 miles @ 72mph in Eco plus mode. What did worry me was the rapid decline on the range indicator, it was showing 15 miles remaining and literally in seconds it went down to 9 miles and was reducing far earlier than the distance travelled. It did make me twitch.
Sounds familiar.noakey said:Ooo ... i had a funny yesterday. .. i started up with a healthy 71 eco plus miles range (97%) for my 64 mile journey home. On exiting the car park my range plummeted to 51 miles...
Hersey33 said:Many thanks! This car would only work for me if I could "extend the range extender". There are a few times each year when I must drive 200 miles to reach my destination. Sounds as if I could drive any distance as long as petrol is available? Then plug into a rapid charger installed at my destination.
Hersey33 said:Your points are very insightful. By unpredictability, I was referring to previous posters who found the range estimates changed considerably quite often, while driving the car. I had not considered a lease, but now I will look into it, thanks to your ideas. I totally agree with your assessment of the changing technology making this car outdated in just a few years.
I see what you're saying but it's not working like that in my experience as it can jump up or down after the journey depending on, not sure what. This morning range jumped up after the commute and then a bit later it jumped back down. I know temperature is in the mix but it's not varying by that much.BoMW said:I think that's due to battery behaviour when it's under load. At that point when you arrive home the battery has been under load/ pressure from the trip and still shows the range as if it will continue the trip.
Hours later when the load/pressure has reduced because its been switched off the range would increase, but again once it starts being driven the range should revert. That's my theory anyhow!
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