I have kept a log of all my charging sessions so far, and consistent range is above 250km. Odo is 7895km now
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Range On My Recent Trips
Just today I drove from Mysore to Hassan. Charged to 100% in Mall of Mysore, drove ~ 10-12 within Mysore and reached hassan with 60% charge left. Covered 120km in 40% charge. Initial days of ownership, I was very conscious about the range. But now I am driving it as I would drive my ICE car (to give you an idea, my Ecosport MT diesel returns ~ 19-20kmpl when I drive on highways). Maybe I am inherently a sedate driver. Speeds were between 60-70km on single lane state highway. Not compromising on overtakes. (Attaching the smart drive figures)
In the previous charge cycle, when I drove completely within Mysore, I got a range of 275 km (208km using 75%).
I don’t fiddle with drive mode and regen. The car is a pocket dynamite in Normal mode. I enjoy the accelerations more than the straight line speeds. The only thing I am conscious about is that I am a bit defensive and quick to loosen my pressure on the peddle and manage to control the car in regen. Brakes are reserved for the last bite or emergency.
When I drive to Bangalore from Mysore, I usually get a range of 260-270km and while coming back ~ 320-330 (may be due to incline/decline). Speeds are kept between 80 to 100kmph. I don’t use cruise control. (Maybe there will be a drastic drop with speeds >100kmph)
Got an average range of 300km on my trip to Goacovering close to 1400km.
So, already knowing what I was getting into, I am more than happy with the range. I have kept a log of all my charging sessions so far, and consistent range is above 250km. Odo is 7895km now.
Other Ownership Observations:
- Had to resort to sun films due to the big glass area
- Headlights aren’t enough. Has anybody upgraded the lights? Especially the high beam. I don’t find any significant improvement in visibility when switching to high beam on highways.
- Suspension could have been tuned better.
- CarPlay has been fine. The only issue is when my wife also uses the car. The car sometimes doesn’t start CarPlay, and I have to select my device. This problem doesn’t happen when I pair only my phone with the car and delete my wife’s phone. Once connected, there is no issue later.
- I don’t expect ADAS at this price point. But definitely front sensors and rear wiper.
- Poor design of the accessory for keeping Stephny. Takes up too much boot space.
Overall, I am totally happy with this car for city and highway use.
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