I could use some help with estimating my winter driving limits from other drivers (Sweden, Canada, etc). In particular I am trying to see if it can handle my 100 km trip commute to work. Here is the setup:
Trip = 50 km one way, 100 km total
Duration = 0.8 hr, 1.6 hr total
Rest period = 8 hrs
Temp = #1 -20C, #2 -30C
(2nd scenario for extreme cold days)
My summer record was 12 kWh/100km but more typical is about 14 kWh/100km using AC.
Considering the additional resistance (snow, wind, etc) I will go with 14 kWh/100km consumption for driving.
Reading posts here I am finding around 5 kW draw for climate. Of course, I can always play with settings and adjust down to +5C to reduce consumption (for scenario #2). I have luxury model with heat pump.
motor = 14 kWh
climate = 1.6 x 5 kW = 8 kWh
total = 22 kWh
Now the missing component is battery heater while parked.
This is why I have 2 scenarios, #1 cold and #2 very cold
I didn't find any data on heater draw while car is parked @-20C or -30C????
According to my estimates I have 5 kWh left to spare.
Another complication is snow slowing down traffic that would slow me down causing climate to work longer. However it only snows above -10C so in this case climate would use less power. It would work longer while using less, so same end result.
Are my estimates correct? Any info on power use for maintaining battery pack while parked?
I am comfortable with the 5 kWh reserve. However below that I would be concerned.
Final question.
Say I am in panic mode and want to kill climate to bare minimum. I would keep my coat on, etc. What is the minimum climate power use to keep windows clear (AC) and steering wheel heat?
thanks
Trip = 50 km one way, 100 km total
Duration = 0.8 hr, 1.6 hr total
Rest period = 8 hrs
Temp = #1 -20C, #2 -30C
(2nd scenario for extreme cold days)
My summer record was 12 kWh/100km but more typical is about 14 kWh/100km using AC.
Considering the additional resistance (snow, wind, etc) I will go with 14 kWh/100km consumption for driving.
Reading posts here I am finding around 5 kW draw for climate. Of course, I can always play with settings and adjust down to +5C to reduce consumption (for scenario #2). I have luxury model with heat pump.
motor = 14 kWh
climate = 1.6 x 5 kW = 8 kWh
total = 22 kWh
Now the missing component is battery heater while parked.
This is why I have 2 scenarios, #1 cold and #2 very cold
I didn't find any data on heater draw while car is parked @-20C or -30C????
According to my estimates I have 5 kWh left to spare.
Another complication is snow slowing down traffic that would slow me down causing climate to work longer. However it only snows above -10C so in this case climate would use less power. It would work longer while using less, so same end result.
Are my estimates correct? Any info on power use for maintaining battery pack while parked?
I am comfortable with the 5 kWh reserve. However below that I would be concerned.
Final question.
Say I am in panic mode and want to kill climate to bare minimum. I would keep my coat on, etc. What is the minimum climate power use to keep windows clear (AC) and steering wheel heat?
thanks