That's almost shockingly low. I wonder if there was a strong headwind because ~2mi/kWh efficiency is awfully low. For context, in ~15F weather doing 70MPH on the highway, I typically see ~2.7mi/kWh efficiency in my Bolt, which is a less aerodynamic car with no heat pump.So to sum up this video review -
ID4 Max
200 HP single motor RWD
Cabin temperature = 70 F with Heat Pump
Outside Temperature = 34 F
Driving Speed = 70 mph
Range = 160 miles
Posted in the other thread as well:That's almost shockingly low. I wonder if there was a strong headwind because ~2mi/kWh efficiency is awfully low. For context, in ~15F weather doing 70MPH on the highway, I typically see ~2.7mi/kWh efficiency in my Bolt, which is a less aerodynamic car with no heat pump.
He was able to show charging in that one, and it looks very good. It pulled 126kW at 12% SoC, and claimed it would take 30 minutes to reach 80%.Another video from Chris
This strange test shows that the heatpump makes the id3 drain more energy than without:Beginning to think the ID.4 isn’t gonna work for me, especially without a heat pump. The conditions in this test were still pretty ideal too.
Now do -10°F with studded tires and a ski rack. Would probably be 100mi of range...
All of these YouTube videos are fun, and might even in some cases give a directionally accurate view of some feature of the vehicle, but I'd struggle to take any of them as hard evidence of anything, just because they may not be taking into account procedures necessary to devise and carry out an accurate test.This strange test shows that the heatpump makes the id3 drain more energy than without:
