GaslessInSeattle
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downeykp said:Oops, kind of got busy and forgot to post. Took delivery on 5-31-11 of a Black SL+QC. It is pretty cool. It will be used mainly by my daughter to commute 60mi. round trip to college 4 days a week. That should not be a problem should it? I am somewhat worried during winter months when use of heater will be needed. Any insights? Mahalo
For starters, you should get the "Coolest Dad Award"! I hope she appreciates how lucky she is...how I wish my father had gotten me a car like this when I was in college!
As for the 60 mile commute, you should have no problem. I did a trip from Shoreline to Olympia (73 miles), before the car was even broken in and got there with some miles left on the gues-o-meter (I was there for an overnight so I had a chance to charge to full capacity again). I did keep the speed down, but her commute should be well within capacity. I'd do 100% charging for those days or 80% if she can plug in at school for long enough using the L1. The first few trips she will probably want to do at 60 MPH with no heat/Ac and in eco mode. Once she has a benchmark for that commute seeing what wiggle room there is then she can ease into using the accessories and driving at higher speeds. Not sure what the gross change in elevation is for that commute, but you'll see how the hills effect range as well.
coodos to you for getting her the greenest car on the planet! check with your utility, chances are good you can sign up for 100% renewable electricity with a simple call!!
george