Eletre Range question

[Maricelle_2021]

I started my trip yesterday with a fully charged battery. Despite the rain, I drove quickly on the highway for the majority of the trip. I used Range mode. When I arrived home, I still had about 20% battery life. Is my range good?

 

[vaporMax]

How many miles did you travel?

 

[Confederacy-of-Dunces]

I get where you're coming from, but it really depends on how you drive. In winter on the highway, 270 miles is pretty good. But wait 'til summer in the city – you'll easily get over 300 miles.

Fuel efficiency is the same for gas and electric cars. If you're heavy on the gas, you'll burn more, whether it's gas or electricity. To maximize range, drive smoothly, and you'll see better mileage.

I agree with @Maricelle. I just switched from an i-Pace, and while the range is better overall, 300 miles still feels a bit optimistic right now. The Eletre's range estimate seems a bit off – it starts at 312 but drops faster than the actual miles driven. Hopefully, the upcoming software update will fix this.

Another thing that affects range is the regen braking. It's pretty passive, even on max. With the i-Pace, lifting your foot off the gas would make the electric motors work hard to recharge the battery. In the Eletre, I find myself using the brakes a lot more. I suspect I'm wasting energy heating up the brakes instead of recharging the battery. A more aggressive regen setting would be great!

 

[RonWeeeeasley]

In most electric vehicles, I think the electric motors act as the main brakes until you're almost completely stopped, maybe the last few miles per hour. So, instead of just relying on one-pedal driving, you can actually control how much energy is regenerated by how you brake.

To see this in action, try driving down a steep hill. Pay attention to how much you can increase your driving range by using regenerative braking. In my previous EV, I once gained an extra 4 miles of range just by driving down a single hill. My car had a special meter that showed how much energy was being regenerated, but you can tell if it's working by watching your battery percentage increase while going downhill.

 

[Cult_Kosmos]

Finishing with 20% after a fast highway drive in the rain is a good sign. I’m curious, how far was the trip? That context can help us compare. Also, did you feel Range mode made a noticeable difference in efficiency compared to other modes? I’ve heard Range mode can be a game-changer for maximizing battery life on long drives.