jasonincamlagh
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hi guys, a quick question for all. will driving in eco mode all the time , and in kers 3, at speeds of up to 80kmph cause any damage to the battery or the charge capacity. thanks.
thanks AbuG... its just i dont drive very fast and i guess this is the most economical wat to drive the car.. more mileage ...is this trueNo.
Battery damage mainly arises from leaving at fully charged (or empty) for a week or so.
During uncontrolled rapid charging but the car is equipped with safety features to prevent it.
That's the first time I've ever heard someone asking if their slow/careful driving is bad for a car lol.thanks AbuG... its just i dont drive very fast and i guess this is the most economical wat to drive the car.. more mileage ...is this true
Hi,hi guys, a quick question for all. will driving in eco mode all the time , and in kers 3, at speeds of up to 80kmph cause any damage to the battery or the charge capacity. thanks.
Hi there,hi guys, a quick question for all. will driving in eco mode all the time , and in kers 3, at speeds of up to 80kmph cause any damage to the battery or the charge capacity. thanks.
In my Kona, I used to use the regen paddles behind the steering wheel to coast along and then flap the paddles to increase the regen to slow down and back to coast again. I'm learning to do the same in the ZS. It's a little more difficult as the KERS switch is not conveniently located on the steering wheel, but I can get over 4m/k/wh on the journey into town.Hi there,
In all fairness, whether you drive in ECO/NORMAL/SPORT mode, the most economical way of driving is actually your driving skill. Yes, the different modes do impact your battery consumption but what they basically do is controlling the shift sequence of the car and eventually delivering the power required at each mode.
Personally, the best way to get more "drive-efficiency" out of your EV, is to practise minimal to light braking by understanding how the different KERS level work in different environment (built-up area, city centre, single/dual carriage way and motorway) and by having a controlled touch on the gas pedal. You want more regen (KERS3) when you're in a lower speed limit zone as opposed and less regen (KERS1/0) when you're in a higher speed limit zone.
I am still learning how to play around with my ZS EV and honestly it's a great learning curve (and good fun as well)!
I agree with your comment! The KERS button position on the ZS is not very convenient and I have been doing the same as you; using the KERS to assist with the braking and it does make a difference. I was averaging between 3.4kW/h and 3.5kW/h before and after understanding how the KERS operate, I am now averaging close to 3.7kW/h into town. That's good progress I guessIn my Kona, I used to use the regen paddles behind the steering wheel to coast along and then flap the paddles to increase the regen to slow down and back to coast again. I'm learning to do the same in the ZS. It's a little more difficult as the KERS switch is not conveniently located on the steering wheel, but I can get over 4m/k/wh on the journey into town.![]()
After reading your post I changed to KERS1 I on the motorway. London to Bristol on one charge! So impressed .I always use Eco mode, K1 on motorways and K3 for city driving, the battery won't be damaged by these driving conditions.
Hi - Can I ask which mode did you drive the KERS1 on from London to Bristol?After reading your post I changed to KERS1 I on the motorway. London to Bristol on one charge! So impressed .