rawlins02
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I've had the car one week. Last night I drove 50 miles to an event. I was aware of a Level 2 charger 2 blocks from destination. Started the trip with 92% charge and GOM at 82 miles. I have all 12 bars showing on this 2014 Leaf S w/ 36,500 miles. Most of the route was highway and I averaged between 55-60 mph. Air temperature in upper teens. I did not run the heater on way there.
After 50 miles the battery was at about 30% and GOM had an estimated 25 miles remaining.
My car has a 6.6 kW charger. Over 3.5 hours at the Level 2 the battery accepted 17.6 kWh, up to 100%. Interesting that the battery showed it had around 30% of a charge but still gained 17.6 kWh. This would suggest it can hold > 22 kWh. The sign next to station said cost was $0.25 per kWh. Chargepoint shows no charge on my account. That would be nice.
I used the heater sparingly on the way home. Takes several minutes longer to warm up than I'd thought. Made 50 mile drive home, in 12 degree weather and light snow going 60-65 mph, up and down hills, with plenty of range to spare. Battery from 100% down to 30%. Averaging around 3.5 miles per kWh.
Pretty pleased with performance on this first adventure.
After 50 miles the battery was at about 30% and GOM had an estimated 25 miles remaining.
My car has a 6.6 kW charger. Over 3.5 hours at the Level 2 the battery accepted 17.6 kWh, up to 100%. Interesting that the battery showed it had around 30% of a charge but still gained 17.6 kWh. This would suggest it can hold > 22 kWh. The sign next to station said cost was $0.25 per kWh. Chargepoint shows no charge on my account. That would be nice.
I used the heater sparingly on the way home. Takes several minutes longer to warm up than I'd thought. Made 50 mile drive home, in 12 degree weather and light snow going 60-65 mph, up and down hills, with plenty of range to spare. Battery from 100% down to 30%. Averaging around 3.5 miles per kWh.
Pretty pleased with performance on this first adventure.