Gregjam wrote: ↑Thu Nov 23, 2023 5:59 am
EV range claims made by manufacturers seem to be as reliable as their mpg claims for their ICEV’s. Pretty much all of the motoring press pour scorn on these figures. So MB have an EV that is supposed to give you 1k km at what price! Currently EV’s appear to be for the wealthy who have large enough houses and can afford solar panels and save each month more than most Thai’s would spend in three on household electricity.
Cities are ideal places for EV’s due to shorter distances and less direct pollution but how many have the luxury of a garage or off street parking do they can plug in their vehicle to charge it.
The infrastructure is improving and EV use will increase but ICEV’s are not going to go away for a long time particularly in rural areas.
I am still trying to get my head around B7, V-power, gasohol, 95RON etc and was very happy with petrol or diesel. Adding KWh, Volts Watts and amps just causes more confusion. Things will and are changing but I am sure the ICE will outlive me.
Agree with some of that, and the range, is usually offered by testing sites. Though tested at lower speeds than many would drive, and surely in perfect conditions, without accessories (AC/heat) on, just guessing.
Seems buying, owning an EV is very dependent on where one lives. In TH, it's great, both buy in price, and cost to energize, whether by grid at home or on the road. Solar being affordable here is a real plus, and makes owning a no brainer for us, since having.
Two rating frequently giving (non USA), and for our MG ZS, they are;
...
NEDC @ 403 kms (
Not
Even
Damn
Close)
...
WLTP @ 320 kms ... which we consistently beat locally while driving 30-60-90 kph.
WLTP being more realistic. We get about 300 kms per charge at highway speeds / 90 kph (TH's speed limit)
https://www.lifewire.com/ev-ranges-expl ... 0estimates.
So MG's range ratings are quite accurate, as we consistent pass the 320 kms, and have even gotten more that 403 kms, though very rare on the latter.
We drive in 'ECO'' mode exclusively, and provides more than enough power & performance. Less range in 'Normal' or 'Sport' mode. Also need to understand the regen tech, as will increase your range, considerably.
Those in colder weather will suffer a bit of range, or so I read, along with running the heater. AC doesn't seem to use much at all. Cruise control also doesn't seem to effect it much, although it dies disengage 'regen' when used, and that will make a difference, when not on open roads.
