Mileage and percentage query

[Fifedriver]

Just bought a ZS Trophy Connect a couple of days ago. This is my first EV and I’m slightly confused. It states that 198 miles for the range but when I charged it up it only went up to 149 miles for the range. I travelled to work and I did another short journey which equated to 11 miles but it stated that I’ve done 23 miles. Is this normal on an EV. Also how low % wise should you go before you charge an EV.

 

[Gadget Geek]

Hi there and welcome to the forum and the world of EV driving.

The range displayed is an estimate based on previous driving style, weather, terrain, etc.

A better guide to efficiency and range is the miles/kWh indicator which can be accessed by pressing the left arrow button on the righthand side of the steering wheel. Usually 3ish in the winter and 3.5 to 4+ in the summer.

I usually charge to 80% unless I've got a long journey the nest day, then I go to 100% and drive down to around 20% when I start looking for a rapid charger.

 

[Fifedriver]

Thank you for your reply. Think I’m just getting a bit anxious! It’s all a bit of a learning curve but i appreciate your explanation. I’ve just looked at the miles/kWh indicator and it is sitting at 2.7 however, I have only had the car 5 days so it may take time to adapt to my drying style etc I love the car it’s just getting my head around everything else. Thanks again.

 

[fred12345]

Thank you for your reply. Think I’m just getting a bit anxious! It’s all a bit of a learning curve but i appreciate your explanation. I’ve just looked at the miles/kWh indicator and it is sitting at 2.7 however, I have only had the car 5 days so it may take time to adapt to my drying style etc I love the car it’s just getting my head around everything else. Thanks again.

I know the feeling, it's a total information overload compared to petrol/diesel cars .. Advice: relax and spend some time reading instruction manual and everything will be fine. My mi/kWh winter sometimes goes to 2, sometimes to around 3, sometimes around 4 but in summer it's closer to 5. Don't worry and enjoy the ride. Charge as you need to, try to keep it below 80% unless you need a full charge which is also fine - no point stressing about it. Try using some public chargers before you have to, practice a bit ...

 

[Fifedriver]

Thanks. I’m sure I will get there and need to switch off as you say and just enjoy. Getting a home charger fitted within the next few weeks which will make things much easier too

 

[fred12345]

I haven't even fitted 7kW charger yet... Using 3-pin one from Amazon with remote app and since April, it works just fine for me, I top up 30% for 5 hours on 7p kWh cheap BG tariff with grand total of £1 for 50-ish miles range ...
Don't rush into installing 7 kW before researching all options and checking out some posts on the subject, especially if you have solar...

 

[DBedford]

Hi Fred, The benefits of a home charging point for me are, discount of 4p/kWh on the 7.9p you're paying, we are also with BGas. Faster charging and as a result less losses as a percentage of the whole charge. And for me the big one, less likely to result in a fire.. I know all those who use the granny charger have a dedicated socket, but it's what would worry me. Down side £1K outlay, but I did get it interest free over 10 months.

 

[Fifedriver]

We don’t have solar panels and have decided to go with a home charger (Zappi) which will hopefully be fitted within the next 2 weeks. This will probably be the better option for us in the long run.