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Any one else getting more than 30 per charge?

Discussion in 'Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range' started by Toyotaisme, May 20, 2017.

  1. ComaJoe

    ComaJoe Junior Member

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    50 miles one-way commute to work. 98% interstate. 50 MPH, cruise control, no A/C.
    Also, I live it Florida so it's mostly flat except for overpasses.
     
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    I see - so if you're on a totally flat road (highway), is 50mph the "optimal" speed for the Prime to get the best MPG? I read that ~55mph is usually around the most efficient for most cars... but from what I remember, the Prius does better the lower the speed...
     
  3. Prius from Dad

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    The slower the better is key and under 60 for hwy. driving is great if you don't get run over. I do 60 on the GSP and some people don't like it but oh well. I'm not getting as high as ComaJoe | PriusChat but at 50, I might. But road rage would ensue. :eek:;) I have some free time coming up in August and I'm going to go on a 30 mph trip around the many developments here and see what the miles look like when the battery runs out.
     
  4. priuscatprimeguy

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    Tampa has hills? I thought Florida was flat?:confused:
     
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    try going under 25 MPH if you have residential neighborhoods you can travel. When I had my PIP I went about 15 MPH and EV ran out at 15 miles
     
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    I'll be using DRCC at 28 mph in 25 mph zone, unless there is someone behind me, then I go 31, my way of courtesy. ;) It's weird at 31 people are fine but at 28 I get the lights and the horn. :rolleyes::confused:
     
  7. HPrimeAdvanced

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    I would say try 30-40mph; I've gotten some very good EV at that speed., although it has to be level road, minimal stops, no A/C. Good luck, fellow Crippled Snail!

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    July 13, 2017 35.8 EV miles
     
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    Nice, getting better every day. I no longer have a commute, so for now, I am joining the stale gas crowd. :(:)
     
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    well.......Toyota says you have a year before you need to buy gas. Me? I won't go longer than 6 months between fill ups:D
     
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    I'm trying for that crowd too!

    #1 in Easley,SC
     
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    Hopefully your choice.
     
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    Yeah I usually join the stale gas crowd when I eat beans!!. Hey, you gave me an opening; there was no way I was going to miss it!! Har, har

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    Not really, got downsized.
     
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    Sorry to hear.
    All the best in your next (better) job!
     
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    Were you prepared? That kinda sucks!!
    My best to ya!!

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    I got canned from Chevron, El Segundo Refinery, making $895/mo. Had new baby, scared to death. Alfa Romeo factory rep. said I should sell Alfas since I loved them so much. First month was top salesman, made $1300. Long story short, was salesman for 23 years, til I went into IT!! There's always something better around the corner, my friend !!
     
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  18. joachimz

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    sorry man, been there, it can suck but if you make the best out of it it can also be a blessing ... all the best!
     
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    mostly irregular driving for me over the past month (less commuting, house hunting locally, AC usage, 5 days parks at airport with no charging ...) and my EV range is down to ~ 41 +/- ... will be interesting to see where it goes once i do regular commute again without charging at work (used all but ~ $5 on my charge point)
     
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