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J&EKnight
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Thank goodness I've found this forum. Collected 150kW Family Pro Performance 58kWh (Makena) last Friday and first impressions are really favourable as a driving car. The tech side of things are a bit bewildering and have really struggled to get the WeConnect bit up and running. I do have a phobia about range (I suspect all newbies have same feeling) and am disappointed to see a 100% charge show a range of a little over 200 miles - when I thought it should be closer to 300 miles. I will have to do the occasional 200 mile round trip to London and this is now a concern. Any thought on why this is the case?

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Andreas
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Post by Andreas »

Welcome to the forum.

I think 300 miles on a 58kWh battery is impossible, as the brochure range is 264 miles I think. For why it shows 200 now this could be a mix of temperature and driving style. The number constantly changes, what you need to keep an eye on is the battery percentage instead, and over time you get a feel for it.

A 200m round-trip will need at least one charge, depending on driving style and temperature. Recommend you try to keep it between 20-80%. Charging is very fast then.

All the best

Andreas
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200 miles at motorway speeds from the 58kWh - maybe in the summer, I wouldn't expect to make that at this time of year, roll on April...

The WLTP figure which all manufacturers have to quote is a lab test which just happens to be conducted at what are ideal temperatures for EV batteries.
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J&EKnight wrote: Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:06 am Thank goodness I've found this forum. Collected 150kW Family Pro Performance 58kWh (Makena) last Friday and first impressions are really favourable as a driving car. The tech side of things are a bit bewildering and have really struggled to get the WeConnect bit up and running. I do have a phobia about range (I suspect all newbies have same feeling) and am disappointed to see a 100% charge show a range of a little over 200 miles - when I thought it should be closer to 300 miles. I will have to do the occasional 200 mile round trip to London and this is now a concern. Any thought on why this is the case?
Welcome, you are just down the road from me.
58kWh 204 bhp Family Pro Performance. Moonstone Grey with Andoya Black 19” alloys.

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Daveion
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Post by Daveion »

Welcome to the forum.
As others have said 58kW in Winter and motorway will need a stop and quick top up. A 30 min comfort break and 50kW DC charge in a 200 mile journey will be a breeze.
I wouldnt expect more than 3.2 mikes/kW on a motorway with heating on. If you have a destination charger you can afford to drop below 20% remaining charge.
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