My Kona keeps getting better
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Wildeyed
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One of the most disappointing things for me is that because of covid and the 20% reduction in charge another warm summer season is going to go by and I'm not going to get a chance to see if my maximum distance ever gets back to my all time highs of my first year of ownership. I think my 500+km highs will remain a distant memory. 
Ed C
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This is a contest of efficiency.
True, ultimately range will increase...if you can get the highest efficiency.
Average efficiency is 3-4 miles/kWh. 6 is good, 8 is elite.
Of course people can cheat by going a very short distance downhill. I only take your efficiency into account if you can go over 20 miles.
True, ultimately range will increase...if you can get the highest efficiency.
Average efficiency is 3-4 miles/kWh. 6 is good, 8 is elite.
Of course people can cheat by going a very short distance downhill. I only take your efficiency into account if you can go over 20 miles.
Paul DeLeon
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That was after driving the countryside for a couple of hours at 45 to 50 MPH. I was amazed at 350,its not typical. My point is that the electric motor appears to become more efficient over time. I wonder if others have observed this?
Jgood
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Or, is it possible that you have become more efficient at driving the car? I know my driving style changed completely after a while in the Kona.
Wildeyed
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The car is just understanding you better. It's you, your habits and driving style that has become more efficient.
Paul DeLeon
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When I drive, I use the left paddle to slow for lights. I use the Cruise Control a lot, go the speed limit, keep windows closed. Doesn't seem like that would make such a difference, though. I drove pretty much the same way a year ago and was getting 4 to 4.5.