When can we expect Honda e to get more range?
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 3:45 pm
There was talk of a bigger battery 2 and half years ago. Are Honda ever going to stick a bigger battery in the e?
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Re: When can we expect Honda e to get more range?
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 4:16 pm
No
Re: When can we expect Honda e to get more range?
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:38 pm
Where was this talk, if I may ask? And do you really want the extra weight on the car?
To be honest, the range hasn't really turned out to be an issue for me at all. I have to admit It was the first thing that almost made me not buy it, and it was the one thing that was my biggest worry after I bought it. But surprisingly, I have unwittingly been driving twice as much with my e than anticipated (driving some 2400 km per month, while previously I did only 1000 km per month), and the range still hasn't been an issue at all.
But with a little bit of adjustment to rims, tyres, routing and driving style, I've actually managed to almost reach the WLTP figures.
Re: When can we expect Honda e to get more range?
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:06 pm
Having better battery doesn't mean more weight as many brands improve kw/kg... Same weight better range, or better less weight + more capacity.hondaeboy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:38 pmWhere was this talk, if I may ask? And do you really want the extra weight on the car?
To be honest, the range hasn't really turned out to be an issue for me at all. I have to admit It was the first thing that almost made me not buy it, and it was the one thing that was my biggest worry after I bought it. But surprisingly, I have unwittingly been driving twice as much with my e than anticipated (driving some 2400 km per month, while previously I did only 1000 km per month), and the range still hasn't been an issue at all.
But with a little bit of adjustment to rims, tyres, routing and driving style, I've actually managed to almost reach the WLTP figures.
Re: When can we expect Honda e to get more range?
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2023 6:42 pm
congrats on the optimisations ! that's a bold number: 12.1 kWh/100km !hondaeboy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:38 pmWhere was this talk, if I may ask? And do you really want the extra weight on the car?
To be honest, the range hasn't really turned out to be an issue for me at all. I have to admit It was the first thing that almost made me not buy it, and it was the one thing that was my biggest worry after I bought it. But surprisingly, I have unwittingly been driving twice as much with my e than anticipated (driving some 2400 km per month, while previously I did only 1000 km per month), and the range still hasn't been an issue at all.
But with a little bit of adjustment to rims, tyres, routing and driving style, I've actually managed to almost reach the WLTP figures.
Re: When can we expect Honda e to get more range?
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:32 pm
Go with something different than Michelin Pilot Sport and you will get better range - thats my insight after switching to Crossclimate the range is not the problem even on 17” rims.
Re: When can we expect Honda e to get more range?
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:28 am
My 2020 model at 100% full only reads 82 miles range? This can’t be right surely??
Re: When can we expect Honda e to get more range?
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:46 am
Range calculation is based on a lot of factors, including how you've previously driven the car.DanielHarris20 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:28 am My 2020 model at 100% full only reads 82 miles range? This can’t be right surely??
Part of the calculation is based on average efficiency over time to project future range, so if you've spent some time driving the car a little harder, your projected range is going to be lower.
Taking it easy and driving more efficiently will improve the projected range in future.
Re: When can we expect Honda e to get more range?
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 2:00 pm
Thanks Verone, I haven’t owned it too long. If I improve the efficiency then it should improve slightly then? Thank you for thisVerone wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:46 amRange calculation is based on a lot of factors, including how you've previously driven the car.DanielHarris20 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:28 am My 2020 model at 100% full only reads 82 miles range? This can’t be right surely??
Part of the calculation is based on average efficiency over time to project future range, so if you've spent some time driving the car a little harder, your projected range is going to be lower.
Taking it easy and driving more efficiently will improve the projected range in future.
Re: When can we expect Honda e to get more range?
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 3:45 pm
Yep, if you haven't owned it too long, then it's probably just a case of the previous owner having a different driving style to you.DanielHarris20 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2023 2:00 pm Thanks Verone, I haven’t owned it too long. If I improve the efficiency then it should improve slightly then? Thank you for this
Over time, the car will adjust its projected range to your driving style, so you'll get a more accurate figure.
Here's a quick excerpt from the owner's manual: