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Preface
Driving Range
The driving range of your vehicle depends on
the HV battery condition, quantity of available
electricity, vehicle age (current remaining
battery life), weather, temperature, road
conditions and driving habit etc.
The range can be affected by other electrical
loads (such as A/C, lights etc), driving style
and general road conditions.
It should be noted that:
•
The driving range is related to the rate
of discharge. In order to avoid a high
rate of discharge from affecting the
performance of the high-voltage battery
pack, it is recommended that the vehicle
is connected to a suitable charger upon
illumination of the low battery warning
lamp in the instrument pack.
•
The actual driving range of the vehicle
will reduce with the increase of vehicle
age.
•
The use of A/C will reduce the driving
range.
•
The driving range varies at different
speeds.
•
At low temperatures, the driving range
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will be reduced due to temperature
characteristics of the battery during use.
•
In
some
instances
of
temperatures and low battery voltage,
you
may
experience
acceleration or power reduction. This is
due to battery characteristics.
To help increase the range of the vehicle
please observe the following:
•
Have the vehicle regularly maintained as
per service schedule.
•
Always ensure the tyre pressures are
correct.
•
Try and use the vehicle between the
recommended ambient temperatures.
•
Do not park or store the vehicle for long
periods with a low state of charge, where
possible charge the vehicle as soon as
possible prior to storage.
•
Remove unnecessary articles to reduce
the vehicle load.
•
Use of high power consuming systems
such as A/C and heating will use large
amounts of power. This will reduce the
driving range.
•
At a high speed, where possible, close the
windows to reduce wind resistance and
power consumption.
extreme
•
Try to maintain a steady speed at all
insufficient
times, avoid constant acceleration and
braking.
•
During acceleration, apply the accelerator
pedal as gently as possible.
•
During
deceleration,
accelerator
conditions when not applying the brake
or gently applying the brake, the energy
regeneration system (KERS) will assist in
charging the HV battery and extend the
driving range.
release
the
pedal;
under
certain
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