Prologue 85 kW Battery - Summary of the Performance After 3000 Miles - Consumption And Cost Comparison To ICE

[Moonlink34]

I just hit 3000 miles with my car so I thought to write about the battery performance.

1.

• We never reset the Trip 2 Odometer
• Average of 3.7miles/kW
• The battery is 85kW - range of 3.7 x 85 - 314.5 miles - higher than Honda's range of 281 miles

2.

• Consumed approximately 810 kwh of electricity
• Given a price of $0.33, this equals $267.30 in electric cost

3.

• Previously we had a Honda Pilot - without any math, it pulled out $457.82 for the same 3000 miles.

So, saving $190 is pretty good.

I hope it helps!

 

[Solon_3535]

It's great to see such detailed information. The range and cost savings versus your Honda Pilot are impressive.

I'm curious about electric vehicles, and this kind of practical information is extremely useful. I'm curious if you've noticed any differences in efficiency under different driving conditions, or if specific driving habits have affected your range. Any suggestions for improving battery performance on the Prologue? Thank you again for the detailed breakdown!

 

[L3ster]

My electricity is $0.15 per kilowatt-hour. This is because there is lots of wind and solar energy in our area.

Great info though!

 

[Moonlink34]

@Solon_3535 I don't know why I didn't say anything about that. Silly me!
Yes, I definitely noticed some variation in efficiency depending on driving conditions. For example, if I drive at higher speeds on a highway the range lowers a bit. But this is normal, the same with as driving in the city, because of the generative braking.
Also, using climate control affects the battery more in extreme weather.
As a tip, just precondition the cabin while the car is still plugged in, especially in colder weather. You can save range for the actual drive.

@L3ster - $0.15 per kWh is a fantastic rate! 50% less, haha. The takeaway is that location can impact overall running costs.

 

[miraclesonwheels41]

I just hit 3000 miles with my car so I thought to write about the battery performance.

1.

• We never reset the Trip 2 Odometer
• Average of 3.7miles/kW
• The battery is 85kW - range of 3.7 x 85 - 314.5 miles - higher than Honda's range of 281 miles

2.

• Consumed approximately 810 kwh of electricity
• Given a price of $0.33, this equals $267.30 in electric cost

3.

• Previously we had a Honda Pilot - without any math, it pulled out $457.82 for the same 3000 miles.

So, saving $190 is pretty good.

I hope it helps!

Thanks for sharing this with us.
That tip about preconditioning the cabin while plugged in is great (considering you live in Minnesota, then it is relevant).
In my opinion, yes, range is about driving habits and weather conditions.
Is there any challenge you had with the car?

 

[Moonlink34]

Thanks for sharing this with us.
That tip about preconditioning the cabin while plugged in is great (considering you live in Minnesota, then it is relevant).
In my opinion, yes, range is about driving habits and weather conditions.
Is there any challenge you had with the car?

So, nothing aside from the typical drop in range due to cold weather.
I also encountered a small issue with the charging network.
Sometimes, I need to plan a bit more around reliable stations, especially on long trips.
Overall, nothing to complain about. Thanks for asking!

 

[miraclesonwheels41]

Thanks for the update, @Moonlink34! I got you. It is good to hear that people don't have issues with their cars, haha. Have a great one!

 

[Moonlink34]

Thanks for the update, @Moonlink34! I got you. It is good to hear that people don't have issues with their cars, haha. Have a great one!

I guess I am lucky! Did you encounter anything noticeable with your car?

 

[miraclesonwheels41]

I guess I am lucky! Did you encounter anything noticeable with your car?

First I thought it was an issue. But it was just my lack of knowledge, haha! I am ashamed to describe it right now. All good.

 

[CrazyDog]

That’s awesome! $190 in savings is definitely a great deal, and the battery performance is impressive. Thanks for sharing the details, it’ll definitely help others who are comparing options!

 

[Wall-E]

I just hit 3000 miles with my car so I thought to write about the battery performance.

1.

• We never reset the Trip 2 Odometer
• Average of 3.7miles/kW
• The battery is 85kW - range of 3.7 x 85 - 314.5 miles - higher than Honda's range of 281 miles

2.

• Consumed approximately 810 kwh of electricity
• Given a price of $0.33, this equals $267.30 in electric cost

3.

• Previously we had a Honda Pilot - without any math, it pulled out $457.82 for the same 3000 miles.

So, saving $190 is pretty good.

I hope it helps!

Thank you for the breakdown. An overview of your tips helps determine the cost savings. I recently installed my Level 2 charger plug and am waiting for it to arrive today.

• How do I determine the cost of charging my vehicle using the level 2 charger at home?

So far, I have scheduled the charger to charge at midnight and stop at 80%. Is there an easy way to determine the cost of charging the vehicle?

Thank you for the advice.

 

[Apok1984]

Thank you for the breakdown. An overview of your tips helps determine the cost savings. I recently installed my Level 2 charger plug and am waiting for it to arrive today.

• How do I determine the cost of charging my vehicle using the level 2 charger at home?

So far, I have scheduled the charger to charge at midnight and stop at 80%. Is there an easy way to determine the cost of charging the vehicle?

Thank you for the advice.

This depends on your electric company. Do they offer Time of Use (TOU) rates? Our Electric Company offers the choice of TOU rates or flat rates. After getting our Prologue, we switched to TOU rates, and use scheduled charging to get the cheapest charge possible. For us it less than $0.07/kwh.

 

[Wall-E]

That makes sense. I will find out if TOU rates are offered through Dominion Energy or if its flat rates.