False selling with the range

[Myfirstev]

Not got mine yet but while shopping around used the companies figure minus 20% as won't charge to 100% then 20% more off in cold weather to work out if car has the range I need

[Erakettu]

Enyaq IV 80 has a WLTP of about 530km. That is calculated from a combination of different speeds, accelerations, decelerations etc in a laboratory setting. However, one does rarely drive in a similar pattern in real life, as stated before in this thread.

When looking to buy an EV, WLTP gives an idea what different cars can achieve. Combime this info with correlating battery size and you get an average consumption (eg. Mpg). Again, as stated here before, is not the whole truth. Instead, one should go for a test drive. See how your driving patterns compare to the average consumption. What do you achieve in city or on the highway. Later on, you can adjust these numbers a little with tweaks, that are listed on this thread.

It is also useful to do your own research. Bjorn Nyland, or "teslabjorn", does test EVs in a serie of settings. In highway runs he got estimated 452 or 316 km range with average speeds of 90km/h and 120km/h, respectively. Please see attachment. Another youtuber, Kris Rifa, did test how long can he reach with a single charge. Can't remember the result, but the info is out there.

Additionally, one should seek the aid of different EV route planners. They give a ballpark idea for the range of each car in different conditions. Add your daily commute and you'll see how much charge you lose. Then add some wxtra loss for initial heating etc to get some buffer.

There is nothing one shouldn't do when buying an EV compared to an ICE, but for some reason the whole process has been marketed wrong, in my opinion. of course the car should be hassle-free, but the reality is, tjat when you spend thousands of your money into something, you should take ada with a grain of salt.

[Goaty]

Also EV Database appears to show what the more realistic range would be. I’m not sure how they pull their info together though, but absolutely a more useful indicator of range across a variety of conditions, than just going by WLTP.

IV80
https://ev-database.uk/car/1280/Skoda-Enyaq-iV-80

IV60
https://ev-database.uk/car/1279/Skoda-Enyaq-iV-60

IV80 X
https://ev-database.uk/car/1281/Skoda-Enyaq-iV-80x

[Westy]

It does make me smile a bit when people are shocked that WLTP is almost unachievable - particularly in the winter.

I’m getting 250-270 from my 80 at the moment, mixed usage.

I don’t remember any of my previous Hybrids, petrols or diesels ever achieving their MPG for any length of time (55mph on motorway maybe). Seem to remember my Passat GTE was supposed to achieve over 100 mpg

I know moving to EV’s is different and does take some getting used to though.

Maybe a Moderator could Pin a standard answer about Range to the front page? It would help potential buyers and new owners

[IanJ]

Maybe a Moderator could Pin a standard answer about Range to the front page? It would help potential buyers and new owners

I’ll vote for that!

[Erakettu]

Indeed. Something like a FAQ

[Goaty]

Great idea - I don’t know if we have any moderators though? It’s been a very well behaved forum, to date

There’s someone called ‘Rob’ whose name appears in red, somewhat infrequently. I think he might be the site’s admin / owner?

I’ll see if he’s contactable at all, and if so, whether pinning a FAQ or similar is something which can be done.

[Helijock]

The combined figure of 170 miles is spot on for me!

[Miket]

Range mainly depends on Temp, speed and driving. even driving 10 mph slowing makes a big difference.
Range quoted is based on WLTP combined town and country driving with some moterway included. It is for comparision purposes.

10mph may help, but if your on the motorway that would put you amongst the big lorries and leave you playing with 44 tonnes from all directions and only last week I saw a car spun round and bulldozed down the road

[Miket]

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This is my iv 80 also charged to 100% when set to 80%