LEAFfan said:
The more efficient motor and drivetrain plus the extra regen will make up the extra 10%.
How about the heat pump. I guess the Japanese cycle doesn't use the heater ...
Personally, if I move from my MY'11 (without the seat heater) to MY '13, I expect better mileage because of
- Cold weather package
- Heat pump
- Lower weight / more efficient drivetrain
BTW, even the 5 cycle EPA test doesn't use the heater. They should modify the test to use the heater. The test was designed primarily for ICE - so uses A/C which is much more of a drain than the heater in ICE cars. In EV, we know, it is the otherway round - A/C is more efficient than the heater.