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It’s interesting that nobody in this thread has yet mentioned the numerous range tests showing that Teslas achieve less than EPA range in many “real world” (war
by labcomputer 4y ago
It’s interesting that nobody in this thread has yet mentioned the numerous range tests showing that Teslas achieve less than EPA range in many “real world” (warm weather) tests.
Part of the EPA methodology is to penalize EV range using either a fixed constant or measurements of performance at reduced temperatures. Because Tesla cars perform better in the cold, they use the measurement method when calculating EPA range.
That results in the perceived under-performance of Teslas compared to the competition in the so-called “real world” tests. But when cars are tested at low ambient temperatures, we see the results…
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- jmclnx 4y agoI saw a similar discussion about Gas Mileage. The point was to allow us to compare the differences between different models under similar conditions, not to get real world results. Maybe EVs need more complex testing ?
- labcomputer 4y agoPerhaps, but I think they just need more relevant tests. The EPA tests were meant to be challenging for ICE cars, but happen to be easy for hybrids and EVs. I would like to see a 75 mph constant-speed test at 0F, 50F and 100F
- csours 4y agohttps://www.recurrentauto.com/research/winter-ev-range-loss https://www.recurrentauto.com/research/winter-ev-range-loss See the chart here. (source from article)
- labcomputer 4y agoYup, of the cars with “verified” (as opposed to estimated) winter range loss, Teslas do best. Further reinforces my point.