Range question to forum

[FutureFolly]

I had concerns about highway fuel efficiency in the 2015 model, but now I'm thinking the extra gearing may have helped you run more efficiently going uphill.

 

[brunoylupe]

Glad to hear that.
I thought the regeneration on the way down was impressive.

 

[brunoylupe]

The road I took to the top had a much smoother grade than the highway.

 

[FutureFolly]

I find it amazing that only the Spark EV seems to have this reputation of either greatly exceeding its rated range or meeting its range under adverse circumstances that would severely limit other EVs. It bodes very well for the Bolt if the rated range is even close to 200 miles.

 

[DarrenDonovan]

DONE!

Up to the top and back down again.

88.3 miles
6.3 mi/kWh

Awesome!! Sorry I haven't been able to drive it yet, been out of town a lot lately. I was planning to doing this this coming weekend.

 

[Nashco]

Glad to hear you had a successful test! Did you end up getting a test drive through the local dealer? Also, you were concerned about regen...did the grade ever overcome the car's regen braking capabilities before pressing the brake pedal (speeding up even when you're in L)?

Does that mean you're buying one?

Bryce