Appalling Range

[martdon2002]

Hello,
Anyone else disappointed with the appalling range from a full charge. Didn't expect what was advertised but still only getting 260 miles to a 100 percent charge, sitting with a scarf and hat on so not to use the heating. It's actually cheaper and i can get to and from places without worrying about refueling driving my diesel van.
Also trying to get above 70kw on a fast charger is impossible, not the 150kw as the car says it'll do.
Not impressed TBH

 

[Seastormer]

Hello,
Anyone else disappointed with the appalling range from a full charge. Didn't expect what was advertised but still only getting 260 miles to a 100 percent charge, sitting with a scarf and hat on so not to use the heating. It's actually cheaper and i can get to and from places without worrying about refueling driving my diesel van.
Also trying to get above 70kw on a fast charger is impossible, not the 150kw as the car says it'll do.
Not impressed TBH

Shocking, and they wonder why private buyers are ignoring EV's.

 

[The Groundsman]

The range is what I expected TBH for this time of year. My last EV managed around 20% less miles on a full charge in the winter compared to the summer and I think the Cupra is working out about the same.

I do agree about the charging speed. I remember reading it would only take 30 minutes to get up to a SOC of 80% but like you I haven't managed to get anything higher than 72kws from a rapid / ultra rapid charger ( 150 kw and 350kw)

 

[Tell]

Shocking, and they wonder why private buyers are ignoring EV's.

Well the initial price of EVs is high as they recover development costs and have aimed at the top end. Prices are falling but range will be an issue over ICE for some. Home charging where possible and runs within the ~ 240 miles isn't an issue if you keep them plugged in. Depends what you use them for keeping within the range no great issue, outside you'll be charging them up, cups of coffee and lunch breaks on route. Depends what your mix of driving is and whether you can home charge.

 

[andy2max]

I’ve recently had my Cupra Born, so smaller battery and range than your Tavascan. If your on a cheap tariff like octopus intelligent it seems like cheap motoring. We did our first long journey on the weekend, around 400 miles in total and was not inconvienced by it being electric. Although the weather was good this weekend, air con on all the time. On Sunday we stopped for breakfast and charged while eating, and drove around 200 miles, and got home without needing to charge again until overnight. I think it depends on your type of driving, if your doing long journeys everyday or can’t charge at home an EV is not right for you. In regard to the fast charging speed, I think you need to tell the battery to pre condition to get full 130kwh charging speed. We drove from our hotel to where we got breakfast which was about 10 minutes so not long enough to get faster than 77kwh charging speed.

 

[martdon2002]

Hi, I just do a normal commute to work sitting on the range setting, 100 miles per day on a motorway, i believe they will be great for in town commutes with very few miles which i think really they are aimed at as the infrastructure for charging is still poor and expensive.
Yes the car with pre heat says it will charge at 150kw but all the fast chargers i've tried will not get above 70kw. In comparison friends have teslas which are far more advanced and better range/charging speeds although they cost more to buy. Mine was pretty good on a lease through tax relief but I wouldn't buy one through the normal channels. Longer runs than my local commute I've been back in the diesel van.
I just don't think they are made for winter weather and long runs, i went out during the snow recently and every warning light flagged up on the dash, likely that the snow covered all of the sensors on the front of the car and with no heat from the engine it didn't melt. I can't home charge at the moment because i'm on a looped supply, they are working on getting the house unlooped but its a slow process, Another 10 years or so and this country may be ready for them....

 

[andy2max]

I must admit I didn’t get chance to try when the battery was warm enough to see if I would get over 70/80kwh on a fast charger so mine could be the same. I also haven’t been through the extremely cold weather yet so I may change my mind. Mine is through a salary sacrifice deal also, I don’t think I would be spending the money on buying one private. I’m lucky I don’t have a popped supply so get about 7.6kwh charging at home. Hope yours gets sorted soon