by GRA (Posted Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:46:33 GMT)
I imagine on that commute they'd be taking advantage of the HOV lanes on 880. Not sure if 680 has them, but I'd think so.
cgaydos wrote:
As for the 55 mile commute, absolutely not a problem. We do 58 miles regularly in much, much, much more difficult circumstances than you'll ever experience in Fremont-San Jose (large altitude change, occasionally very cold and often very windy). And that's with a 2011 and 2012 - the 2013 SL and SV have much more efficient heat pumps. The slow nature of the traffic actually helps you, as high highway speeds (above 65) can also erode range - but frankly you won't need to worry about that even if you are doing 75 for that range.
What you will want to do, though, is charge to 100% just before leaving. I'd recommend setting up a charging timer to get to 100% shortly before your trip begins to reduce wear on the battery (which is worst when the battery sits idle at 100% charge for a period of time).
What you will want to do, though, is charge to 100% just before leaving. I'd recommend setting up a charging timer to get to 100% shortly before your trip begins to reduce wear on the battery (which is worst when the battery sits idle at 100% charge for a period of time).
I imagine on that commute they'd be taking advantage of the HOV lanes on 880. Not sure if 680 has them, but I'd think so.