952-3. Driving the EV (Electric Vehicle)
2
EV system
■Use of EV System Indicator
Keeping the EV System Indicator within Eco area or Charge area
can help minimize consumption of the traction battery, allowing the
vehicle to drive in an Eco-friendly manner. ( P. 107)
■When braking the vehicle
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.
■Highway driving
● The 3 different possible driving ranges, displayed by the multi-
information display, are calculation results estimated by 3 differ-
ent calculation methods ( P. 109). For driving in comfort, it will
be very helpful to check the possible driving range for highways
before entering highways.
Energy consumption comparison chart
(electric vehicles and gasoline vehicles)
Good
Power
consumption
(fuel
consumption)
Poor Electric vehicles
Gasoline vehicles
020 4060 80 100 120 140
Vehicle speed
012
2532 50 62 75 85
(mph)
(km/h)
962-3. Driving the EV (Electric Vehicle)
The chart shown above is for explaining the energy consumption differ-
ence between electric vehicles and gasoline engine vehicles.
Gasoline engine vehicles achieve the best fuel efficiency while they are
driven at a speed of approximately 43 mph (70 km/h). However, electric
vehicles obtain the best energy efficiency while being driven at speeds
between approximately 12 to 25 mph (20 to 40 km/h).
For electric vehicles, the faster the speed, the more power is consumed,
and the driving range decreases. If driven at a speed of approximately
62 mph (100 km/h), compared to approximately 25 mph (40 km/h), the
vehicle’s energy efficiency drops by approximately 40%. For instance,
an electric vehicle can achieve a driving range of approximately 62
miles (100 km) with a constant vehicle speed of 25 mph (40 km/h), how-
ever, driving at 62 mph (100 km/h) will reduce such a driving range to
approximately 32 miles (60 km).
● Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before
stopping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release
the accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of
electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.
