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EV range in real world?

Discussion in 'Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range' started by CaliforniaPrius, Dec 26, 2016.

  1. stevepea

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    UPDATE: Have a look at my last two posts.
    I did the exact same thing today (a week later -- same time, same route, same everything) and this time, instead of 26.1...
    I got: 26.7
    (slightly better).
    So both times I got in the "26" range (26.1 before, 26.7 this time).
     
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    Most Prius tires are rate to 50Lbs - & that's what we run at - allowing 3Lbs for warming/expansion . . . . because hard tires not only decrease the likelihood of hydroplaning, they'll boost poor mpg/range issues. Radials will wear just fine - although many remember old bias style tires that would prematurely wear in the center when inflated upwards. The 'recommended' inflation is merely more for comfort, than anything else. Give it a try!
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    what speed on the highway.?
     
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    see post #12, from december 26th.
     
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    Andyprius1 Senior Member

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    I run mine at 55lbs, get 106 mpg thru assorted Mountainous terrain. Oh, I drive 55mph on I 80. Mpg calculated at the gas pump.

    Ty I tend always to go to the last page. But, did the OP freely admit to speeding around the S Cal Interstates?
    Getting the whole story truthfully would speed up innocent problems. then we wouldn’t need 6-10 pages.
     
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    yes, i think he finally realized that the epa does not test at all highway speeds, never mind 80 mph.
     
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    I would love to see data around MPG vs. inflation...As well as hydroplaning vs. inflation or even comfort vs. inflation.
    I have not bothered to collect anything that can be quantified well myself but over the past 14+ years of driving a variety of Prii, I have settled in on running at about 38-40lbs of pressure. I have not noticed improvement in MPG when I have tried higher pressures and I have definitely noticed a decrease in comfort and what I believe is road stability when I've used higher pressures.

    I'll freely admit these are not blind studies and I could easily be feeling what I expected rather than anything actual.
    BUT, I ask myself why push this if I can't see or feel anything positive...