2022 EV6 Wind RWD range… better than expected?

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I just picked up a 2022 EV6 Wind RWD from Carvana, and I’m blown away by the range. The battery was at 91% and showed 360 miles remaining. It was in Eco Mode, and even after driving 20 miles on the freeway, it only dropped 22 miles of range.

Is there some kind of extended range version I wasn’t aware of, or is this just a fluke? For reference, the car has 35,000 miles on it.

Thanks in advance for any insight!

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The range estimate is based on how the car was driven before. If the previous owner drove mostly at slower speeds, like under 40 MPH around town, the range might seem inflated. Once you start driving more on the highway, say at 65 MPH, the range will recalibrate.

For example, my RWD Wind often shows 305 miles at 80% charge when I’ve been driving short, slow trips to the grocery store all week. The real range adjusts after a few days of different driving patterns.

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The Wind in the U.S. comes with the long-range 77 kWh battery. For RWD, you’re looking at an average efficiency of about 3.7 miles per kWh, and I’ve seen as high as 4.1 miles per kWh. The better the weather, the longer the range. Just keep in mind that extreme heat or cold will lower your range.

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@martin
It was about 51 degrees here today, but we get lows around 20 degrees in the winter. Should I expect to consistently get better than the 274 miles I was originally expecting?

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Randy said:
@martin
It was about 51 degrees here today, but we get lows around 20 degrees in the winter. Should I expect to consistently get better than the 274 miles I was originally expecting?

The 274-mile estimate is for the AWD version. The 2022 Wind RWD was rated at 310 miles, so your range should be higher.

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@olivia
Ah, that makes sense. Carvana probably just lists 274 miles for all versions. I didn’t realize the RWD would have such a big difference in range. :slight_smile:

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With EVs, learning how your driving habits affect range is a big deal. If you’ve driven ICE or hybrids before, you’ve probably noticed some impact from driving styles, but it’s even more noticeable with EVs. For example:

  • Highway speeds can significantly reduce range.
  • Smooth driving around town and using regen effectively can make a big difference.
  • Cold temperatures (not even extreme cold) can reduce range too, especially with OEM tires.

That said, the published range numbers are usually a conservative estimate in good weather. Enjoy your new car! If you’re charging at home, the cost of charging is so low that range worries typically aren’t an issue for everyday driving. Just keep efficiency in mind for road trips where public charging can get expensive.

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@zendaya
I plan to keep it in Eco Mode most of the time. I work from home, don’t have a commute, and rarely drive on the freeway, so I think I’ll stay on the higher end of the range.

This is my first full EV, but I had a Chevy Volt and Outlander PHEV before this. I would’ve been fine with 250 miles of range, so seeing 300+ is such a pleasant surprise!