jrhessler, how have you found the recent subzero weather affecting range? Did the Blizzacks seem to make a difference in your ability to drive during 3"-8" snow depths? I'm still so in love with the car, but so worried about subzero temps shrinking my intended 40kwh battery range (my commute is under 20 miles per day roundtrip) and poor winter driving due to rear-wheel drive. Any words of encouragement based on real-life MN winter driving?
Keeping on topic, Minneapolis Service Center certainly makes the Ranger warranty service plan less necessary!
Absolute worse conditions I have had in a day of driving got me about 160-170 mile range (standard charge).
The pattern that day was -5 to -10 temps overnight while parked in an insulated, but not heated, garage.
Drove in the morning about 25-30 miles, parked outside without plugging in for about 2 hours. Returned home.
Car sat in garage, not plugged in for about 6 hours, drove it 28 miles, parked on street for 5 hours.
So no pre-heating all day, sat outside much of the day (7 hours), 5 to -10 temps.
Ae you getting the Pano roof? If not, that should help your range some (less weight, better aerodynamics and insulation). Also, the 60kW is more efficient than the 85kW. I expect the 40kW to be at least as efficient as the 60Kw if not even better.
Rough guess, the 40kW will have an EPA range of 140, worst case winter on a standard charge will give you about 80 miles. Range mode, 95.
As an aside, have you been to any of the EV owners circle meetings? If not, please join us
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