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Re:Edmunds EV Charging Test: How fast does each EV charge? by harshaw on Thursday November 30, 2023 @08:49AM (#38473479)
Not sure I have a long range EV with the Ioniq 5. But in the winter with precoditioning I basically only get 2 1/2 hours. You can't run the battery to 0, precoditioning sucks up a ton of energy, and you need to get to a fast charger.
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Re:Edmunds EV Charging Test: How fast does each EV charge? by Retric on Thursday November 30, 2023 @09:40AM (#38474062)
IMO long range starts at 400+ EPA meanwhile the Lucid air is over 500. But 2.5 hours vs a 303 EPA EV is low. Resistive heaters at 32f can cost you 25% range vs 6% with a heat pump so that could be your issue.

Two tips that may help is preheating your car while still plugged in and doing a partial preconditioning before charging on your road trip. That or your driving habits, speeding has diminishing returns when it costs you range.

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