Opel Ampera-e only managed 70 percent of the stated range (WLTP). The car still has a good range that meets most needs. But the combination of a high price and a battery pack that only charges with a maximum of 50 kW, makes Ampera-e appear outdated in today's electric car market.
Mine is ~17% less now than during summer months, similar driving patterns. I rarely use the cabin heating and generally precondition before going out. Most of my driving is short errands.Saw another report that said 20 to 30% for the Bolt. I can recall 1 maybe 2 posts from people mentioning these percentages.
Various people blame the heater as a major contributor to that loss. Since I don’t live up North I can Niether confirm nor deny theses values.
would be curious to see who does
Thinking of freezing my arse off while driving in sub 0 minnesota winters to save a few Kw. That's a big nope from me.Sort of a misleading title isn't it? The BOLT is worse in that it suffers the most range drop, but that's only an issue if you don't drive the car as a commuter/daily/around town car. Once you get home just charge it back up 'full'. Other than that how it it worse? It's got great visibility, the weight/front-wheel drive should provide decent grip, the safeties like emergency braking, etc. are all top-notch. The all-seasons aren't snow tires but they're ok.
For longer distance travel, in general, the BOLT's older, slower and lower-cost tech leave a lot to be desired, especially in places like the Deep South (where I live) where public charging stations are few and far between still,
The BOLT's resistive heating in lieu of a heat pump is probably the main culprit. Then again, if you just use the seat heater and the steering wheel heater I bet the range loss isn't nearly as bad as they 'estimate'.
Overall the BOLT is a Great Winter car if you look at the total package you get AND the price! They're a bargain even if they do lose more range than most.
Know what's a worse wnter car? My 1991 Miata with all seasons and also my 2010 turbo charge power retractable hard top Miata with the summer tires. They're touchy to drive in the winter, but oh so much fun
And all of these based on an "estimated" value ?
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1st. mid 30's is not cold..I just charged to hill top reserve this morning.. been cold in the mid 30’s and used the heater on auto set at 72°F, preheated before I left this morning.
Nope.don’t know why the GOM is optimistic in winter, and pessimistic in summer. It’s supposed to be guessing based on your history, and ours does not change.