New shoes - crap mileage!

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@Zipy I could be way off, could the mileage hit have anything to do with the time of year? I think if you ask anyone that lives in the northern half of the US is also seeing a mileage hit even without new tires.

 

I switched to Michelin X-Ice and with the lower temperature, my Prime EV range went from 42 km this summer to 32 km now

 

Unfortunately it will get worse when you hit the peak of winter.......cheer up in spring

 

I have Nordman 7 s inflated to 40 lbs. I run the engine for heat more this year than previous years and so far my electric range hasn't dropped as much as it usually does when the weather gets colder. I still use electric, but I save it for times when I wouldn't take such a hit on EV range, letting the hybrid system do it thing the way Toyota designed the Prius to do.

 

Indeed , you truely understand the difference between a BEV and a PHEV , hauling an ICE and trying not to use it , is counterproductive in some conditions

 

When I know I'll need the ICE, I'll turn it on before my drive (ie, use Defrost) so it's already warm and ready to go when I need it later on in the drive. Having a -5C cold engine starting to spin on the highway isn't the best the best way to wake it up!

 

Because cold weather has a bigger impact on mpg than tires.....