EV Van range

[muzza65]

I have a vuaxhall combo e. Its lovely to drive, however even though the book says 170 miles of range, i'd be lucky to get 100M.

I don't drive like a teenager anymore, is it a case that the AC drains the battery more than or and the battery having problems. Is there an way to check the health of and battery.

[ZX10R NIN]

Sounds about right how much weight you're carrying? It will get better as it gets warmer, there's nothing wrong with it this is the reality.

[muzza65]

Thanks for getting back, only has dog, dog bed and my work boot in back. Its not really a van, more of a dog trasnsporter than a van really.

[TooLateForAName]

https://ev-database.org/uk/car/1544/Vauxhall-Combo...

Seems to say that you're in the ballpark.
Range goes down noticeably in the cold and wet. Extra drag in the wet is a thing that isnt often mentioned but has a significant impact

[flatlandsman]

More likely to do with the cold!

[samoht]

The official quoted WLTP range is at an average of 29mph in 23 degrees C weather. (Not Vauxhall's choice, this is the official test cycle).

Drive any faster than 29mph average and/or use the heating in the winter and the range will be much less (aero drag increases steeply with speed, and heating the cabin can take a definite chunk).

This is why I refer to WLTP as Whopping Lies Told to Punters, it bears no relationship to reality.

[muzza65]

samoht said:

The official quoted WLTP range is at an average of 29mph in 23 degrees C weather. (Not Vauxhall's choice, this is the official test cycle).

Drive any faster than 29mph average and/or use the heating in the winter and the range will be much less (aero drag increases steeply with speed, and heating the cabin can take a definite chunk).

This is why I refer to WLTP as Whopping Lies Told to Punters, it bears no relationship to reality.

Thanks, didn't know that