Monday, July 24, 2017

iMiev AC/Heater consumption

The iMiev is designed to deliver 160KM on a single charge. According to the official iMiev specifications this range can greatly vary depending on a number of factors. 
As detailed below (taken from the iMiev specification small print) , the electric range can and will vary depending on the driving style, traffic conditions. ambient temperature and use of AC.

*2: NEDC stands for New European Driving Cycle. The values of electric energy consumption and electric range are based on UN R101. These values vary depending on driving style, road and traffic conditions, ambient temperature, use of air conditioners and so forth.


I'm gathering statistics on my iMiev on a monthly basis and can confirm that yes, using the A/C or Heater will greatly effect the electric range. 


The photo above was taken on starting the car and with the A/C on. The car was standstill. As can be clearly seen, the Power meter was not on Zero but the needle moved to 'Eco' which means that power was being taken from the traction battery. The consumption is not that high but normally without any A/C switched on, and the needle in that position, I'll be driving the car at 40KM/Hr on a flat surface!
Therefore it is clearly obvious that cooling/heating does consume power from the battery, thus reducing the electric range.
I'm not fanatic about the range I manage to achieve, I'm more interested in driving in comfort.

No comments:

Post a Comment