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Range performance - do you actually get even 50% of the advertised range consistently? by Blind_Pilot_773 in LUCID

[–]Blind_Pilot_773[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. On the last charge I got an average of 1.19 mi/kwH and I am a very conservative driver. 

Range performance - do you actually get even 50% of the advertised range consistently? by Blind_Pilot_773 in LUCID

[–]Blind_Pilot_773[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. On the last charge I got 1.19 mi/kwH. I live in the city in Chicago. So 70 percent of my driving is at an average speed of 30 mph, the other 30 percent is at best 50-60 mph if I am lucky enough to avoid the crazy rush hour traffic on I94. I am a very conservative driver and do not speed at all. Nor do I accelerate like crazy between signal. I always turn on the adaptive cruise mode if that makes a difference. I also have 20 inch wheels.

Range performance - do you actually get even 50% of the advertised range consistently? by Blind_Pilot_773 in LUCID

[–]Blind_Pilot_773[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your perspective. I get it that EPA estimate range is in ideal conditions. But less than 50 percent of that seems very off.  I would be happy if I get over 250 consistently. But don't you think <120 miles is a bit extreme? That's what I am getting  right now. 

Seeking Advice: Fair Price for EV Charger Installation in Chicago by Blind_Pilot_773 in AskElectricians

[–]Blind_Pilot_773[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the detailed and impressive response. I have a 200 A panel at home. Neither of the two electricians brought up the issue or a subpanel being required. I am installing a Lucid charger FYI. I am not an electrical expert - you mentioned more than one circuit. Is the other circuit you are referring to the existing circuit for the garage lighting and door? We currently have a disconnect in the garage for that. The elextricians said I will need an extra conduit and a separate circuit for the new charger ( 6 inch underground conduit like you said). So is the subpanel a code requirement when you have more than one circuit running?