[Maryb1984]

I leased my ID4 in July. When plugging in to charge (using a Chargepoint J1772) I was always consistently hitting approx 300 miles at the 100% mark. Now, the last two charges have maxed at 247 and 230, respectively. What the heck? Not happy about that at all. Does anyone know why? Nothing was running when turned off (ie climate) that would have affected mileage.

 

[rth121]

Too many variables... Temperature will be one main factor.

 

[Maryb1984]

Outdoor temp was cold the day I got to 247 (about 29*F that overnight) but today it was 66* when I started charging and 54* when I unplugged. So not sure if it’s that?

 

[Spin]

Yes, the temperature will be a big hit. Even though the temperature went up, the GOM is reacting to what happened after the last charge.

 

[Manybees]

The range is always an estimate based on a number of variables, including efficiency on recent trips, the ambient temperature, etc. It is not an absolute number that will always stay the same at the same percentage state of charge. That’s why people refer to the mileage display in an EV as a “guess-o-meter.” The computer’s just making a best guess of your range based on your percent state of charge and other variables like the air temperature and how the car has been driven recently. Temperature is a big factor in the winter. I’ve driven an e-Golf in three New England winters, and the range estimate drops by about 20-25% of the EPA estimate when the temperature drops below freezing. If the temps drop down closer to 0F, then the range estimate drops even further.

If you know what your current average efficiency is, you can do the math yourself in your head. For instance, if you’re at around 50% state of charge and averaging 3.0 miles per kWh, then (77/2) * 3 gives you a range of 115.5 miles if you continue driving as you are and averaging the same miles per kWh (77kWh is the max usable capacity of the ID4 battery by the way)

 

[Ray Noneya]

You said it all! Thank you for the post.

 

[JimmyVW]

Range drop of 10-15 degree F. vs 68F weather will be around 30-35%. that is perfectly normal.
cold air is more dense and creates more drag. wet roads, rain, bad weather (head wind) have a significant impact too, and finally having to heat the interior and battery is also a range eater.

So it's perfectly normal to see a significant decline in winter weather.
use ABRP and play with the temperature numbers to see the impact. it's numbers are quite good

 

[ByebyeGasStations]

Best tip I've gotten from these great forum members - keep the car plugged in before you leave, and at the same time, heat/precondition the cabin via Carnet App also while it's plugged in/before you leave. That way you are drawing power from the charger to heat your cabin (which it would eventually do once you get going, and thus use your cars battery instead) as well as warm up the battery (same idea). Should help a little with range, plus you will be nice and toasty when you get in to leave. Win-win!

 

[EVone]

I leased my ID4 in July. When plugging in to charge (using a Chargepoint J1772) I was always consistently hitting approx 300 miles at the 100% mark. Now, the last two charges have maxed at 247 and 230, respectively. What the heck? Not happy about that at all. Does anyone know why? Nothing was running when turned off (ie climate) that would have affected mileage.

Thats actually pretty good Mary .... I take it 240 miles or 300 Miles thats typical City driving ?


Anyway ..expect to see right at 200 Miles or a bit less when the really cold weather hits

 

[VW TECHNICIAN]

Thats actually pretty good Mary .... I take it 240 miles or 300 Miles thats typical City driving ?


Anyway ..expect to see right at 200 Miles or a bit less when the really cold weather hits

Drop will be more for non experienced EV drivers and especially owners that neglect tire pressure.
Also people who are getting tires that have bad rolling resistance and aftermarket wheels that are not aerodynamic will just make it more difficult to understand what happened suddenly.
There is a lot to learn and figure out how to get best efficiency at the times when weather conditions are extreme.
Instead of making new threads......use search button and try to learn from people who have long term experience living with EV.