Electric driving range
The certified value for the distance that can be driven should not be considered an expected driving range. The certified value should primarily be used to compare the results of different vehicles obtained in special test cycles.
Range in instrument panel
When the vehicle leaves the factory, or after a factory reset, range is based on the certified value
After the vehicle has been driven for a period of time, range will be based on historic driving patterns. The amount of history used depends on the battery's level of charge. The range therefore adapts more quickly to changed driving patterns the less charge there is in the battery.
Factors affecting driving range
In addition to historical trip data, there are several other factors that affect range. The longest range is achieved under very favorable conditions when all factors positively influence range.
Examples of factors that affect range:
- speed
- climate control settings
- topography
- preconditioning
- tires and tire pressure
- the current traffic situation
- temperature and weather
- road conditions.
Range based on speed and ambient temperature
20 °C (68 °F) ambient temperature and passenger compartment climate control off.
20 °C (68 °F) ambient temperature and passenger compartment climate control on.
35 °C (95 °F) ambient temperature and passenger compartment climate control on.
-10 °C (14 °F) ambient temperature and passenger compartment climate control on.
The graph shows the approximate relationship between constant speed and driving range. Driving at a lower constant speed helps increase the electric motor's driving range.
Higher ambient temperature and deactivated climate system are also more favorable for range.