First of all, thanks to the enthusiastic user @欧文 from the 42HOW-Model Y Interest Group 2 for providing the full test. The test was conducted in Shenyang, using @欧文’s freshly delivered Model Y All-Wheel Drive Long Range version, in a temperature range of -12°C to -8°C.
The testing method was to charge up to 90% at a Supercharger (Mr. Ou also takes good care of his battery 😖), with a displayed range of 459km, and off we go!
Throughout the test, the car was driven as close to the speed limit of 120 km/h as possible. The two people in the car were driving an electric car at high speeds for the first time and were a little excited! The air conditioning was set at 20°C with occasional defrosting.
Below are the test results. It seems that the Model Y was not defeated even in the cold northeast during winter. After driving 265 km, there was still a remaining displayed range of 59 km. Looking back at the displayed range when we first departed, we can see that it was roughly 265/400 ≈ 66%, which means the actual range was 6.6% less than the displayed range. This result was similar to our previous testing in Shanghai.
Due to the testing method, this range can be considered a safety net for the vehicle’s actual range when driving in urban areas. By planning the route based on this discount rate, drivers can have a good idea of the actual range.
That’s it for the “Real Winter Range Test” by the group members. Thank you all for your attention!
Special thanks to @欧文, who provided this test. He is a typical big brother from Northeast China, enthusiastic and reliable.
If you have any questions about car use, you are also welcome to visit the 42号车库社区 (42 Garage Community) where we await you in the group.
One more thing: charging power.# ShenYang Supercharging Performance is Impressive!
This article is a translation by ChatGPT of a Chinese report from 42HOW. If you have any questions about it, please email bd@42how.com.