Is range improvement over time possible?

[alacritousOmega]

When I first got my R1S Quad I would average about 1.8-2mi/kWh. Now I easily hit 2.5mi/kWh while enjoying the acceleration safely.

Is it possible the vehicle is “loosening” up and getting more efficient?

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[ksurfier]

Sounds like either your tires were breaking in or you are using conserve more, not sure…

 

[Riviot]

Winter + new tires = poor efficiency

Spring/warmer + broken in tires = better efficiency

I recently put on new all season tires and it initially was the same efficiency as my ATs. After 1k+ miles, it's improved...but so has the weather.

 

[alacritousOmega]

Winter + new tires = poor efficiency

Spring/warmer + broken in tires = better efficiency

I recently put on new all season tires and it initially was the same efficiency as my ATs. After 1k+ miles, it's improved...but so has the weather.

Weather has been slightly warmer and about 1,500 miles driven.

I’ve heard rumors that batteries can indeed be broken in after the first few cycles. Not sure if this is true, but would kinda make sense.

 

[Glembi2]

I am seeing a boost in efficiency since picking up my R1S in December. There my be a change in the battery but the big thing is the tires wanting to be at 50 psi instead of high 40s

 

[Riviot]

Weather has been slightly warmer and about 1,500 miles driven.

I’ve heard rumors that batteries can indeed be broken in after the first few cycles. Not sure if this is true, but would kinda make sense.

Not sure the batteries are going to change your efficiency, unless you mean the electrons move better?

As @Glembi2 says, tire pressure also makes a big difference too. 47psi vs 48psi is surprisingly different.

 

[av8or]

Most likely it’s the warmer weather that’s giving you improvements. I have been enjoying much improved efficiency since it’s started to warm up.

 

[MtnRiv]

Weather has been slightly warmer and about 1,500 miles driven.

I’ve heard rumors that batteries can indeed be broken in after the first few cycles. Not sure if this is true, but would kinda make sense.

Yes, and actually the tires become more efficient as they wear as well. I know, it’s backwards, so don’t freak out when you get new tires and your efficiency drops!

Not sure about the battery, but tires and weather are probably your main source of improvement…OR…the kid inside has finally stopped playing with his new toy trying to burn rubber everywhere! That’s likely the reason, haha??

 

[Treebeard]

When I first got my R1S Quad I would average about 1.8-2mi/kWh. Now I easily hit 2.5mi/kWh while enjoying the acceleration safely.

Is it possible the vehicle is “loosening” up and getting more efficient?

Your driving style is learned by the vehicle, weather , tires, and drive mode are the biggest factor. Even ICE vehicles are effected by these, but you don't really notice because there is a lot less information about energy use in them. My Honda CRV Hybrid would dropped from 40 mpg to 35 mpg in the winter time because of tires and winter fuel mix.

 

[LL75]

Not sure the batteries are going to change your efficiency, unless you mean the electrons move better?

As @Glembi2 says, tire pressure also makes a big difference too. 47psi vs 48psi is surprisingly different.

How much improvement can you see running 47 psi cold vs 48?

 

[Riviot]

How much improvement can you see running 47 psi cold vs 48?

I noticed like .03-.05 mi/kWh improvement. Total hearsay though ?

 

[LL75]

I noticed like .03-.05 mi/kWh improvement. Total hearsay though ?

Let me bump mine up to 50 from 48 tomorrow and observe

 

[Andystroh]

from Colorado summer to winter I see a .3mi/kWh difference average over the whole season

 

[Zoidz]

Could be a minor gain from break in. That does happen on ICE engines. But on EV my guess is it’s minimal. Temperature, weather and your driving style probably have a bigger impact. Have you unconsciously become more conservative in driving as you are concerned about efficiency? Sort of a positive feedback loop?

 

[Polar]

It’s not break-in.

Its incremental temperature increases. As others have said.

welcome to the seasons of EV ownership.

Fall - OMG my range is dropping, clearly the start of an issue
Winter - My battery is clearly faulty, see my previous posts
Spring - My range is improving, witchcraft?
Summer - I CAN DRIVE ALL THE MILES

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