I’m not sure about the technical aspects of “Eco” vs “B” mode as it relates to distance.Is B Mode better than ECO for distance? thanks
You can put the Ariya in either "Eco" mode and/or "B" mode or "D" mode. There is no "Eco" mode "D". Also, doesn't use of the E-Step allow for regenerative braking thus extending range?Eco mode D without e-pedal will be the most efficient as the car will coast in this mode.
Most important detail you have written here. This doesn't apply to cars that don't have regenerative braking on the brake pedal.Think of the brake pedal as a variable regen pedal. Friction brakes are only blended in at significant G levels, unless the battery is at 100% and there’s no place for the power to go.
Unlike Tesla, on the Ariya regenerative braking works in all modes. When you press the brake pedal in the Ariya, it will brake regeneratively until you're pressing hard enough that it needs to engage the physical brakes to stop as quickly as you're asking it to. This is also how most hybrids, such as the Prius, work. The Ariya's brakes are especially well integrated, making it difficult to tell when regenerative stops and physical braking beginsYou can put the Ariya in either "Eco" mode and/or "B" mode or "D" mode. There is no "Eco" mode "D". Also, doesn't use of the E-Step allow for regenerative braking thus extending range?
I stand corrected- it’s been avg 237 range. Blaming the cold, plus it was not drove this week due to icy and snowy conditions.I think 260 miles is excellent reading for your current conditions. I think the long range battery estimates 289miles.
I have noticed my mileage to go up after a few charge.. even though my driving has been fairly same throughout. I guess you might see that as wellSo far, after only a week so not really long enough, I'm coming in at around 270 miles range with my commute. This week was relatively warm for Ohio. My drive is 40 miles one way, with about 10 miles on 50 mph surface streets, 30 miles at 70 mph, and a little low speed wiggling.
my average is around 3 miles/kWh. Driving is mixed from short local commuting which can see as low as 2.5 m/kWh. Longer runs sees low threes.Thanks for your clarification. Just curious, what’s you kilometers/kWh average? What kind of driving do you primarily do. Where do you live in Scotland?
I’ve been to your fine city and St. Andrew’s! Lovely area. I just returned from a 300-mile trip. Outside temp. hovered around 42-44f. Used heater exclusively. Used “Eco” and “B”. Mostly highway speeds. Averaged 3.5 miles/kWh. I did charge at a DC fast charger and added 25% in 20-minutes. Charger only dispensed electricity at 53W even though it was capable of 350W.my average is around 3 miles/kWh. Driving is mixed from short local commuting which can see as low as 2.5 m/kWh. Longer runs sees low threes.
I live in Fife which many will know as the home of golf with St Andrews Nearby. We had a very pleasant drive yesterday to Loch Lomond with the car averaging 3.2 in 6C temperatures.
What I find with the Ariya ( and other large EVs) is that there’s a significant load in getting the cabin up to temperature which is why efficiency looks poor on short trips.