RANGE TEST!! Season 13, Episode 5

[@UP-To-The-Time]

Good information in the video, thanks for taking the time.

[@wake_mann]

@@UP-To-The-Time thank you for watching!

[@Futurase1]

You are correct on the range calculations. Also you have such low miles the vehicle doesn't have much data to go on so far. Also elevation changes, temp factor in doubly as battery temp and also if really cold you will run the heat pump to keep cab warm. Hearing your thoughts after all winter by late March I would be VERY interested in hearing.

[@wake_mann]

@Futurase1 Not sure if i will have another long drive during colder temps but if I do it will report back. This is one of the reasons I knew the truck was right for me as I typically don't do much driving in the winter.

[@davemiller6121]

Since you installed the nema plug yourself, pay close attention to your plug and the electrical panel. Check the temp of your breaker and plug after a few hours of charging. If you didn't tourque your screws down enough, the breaker can overheat. Sometimes, it's better to hire a professional even just to make the connections after you have done the hard work of running the wire.

[@wake_mann]

@davemiller6121 thanks, I made sure everything was torqued, wiggled and torqued several times. I've been keeping a close eye on it too. I discussed this all with a friend who has lots of experience before I did it. All seems to be working well. Good tips though.

[@Futurase1]

The biggest issue with cold is starting out with a cold battery. If vehicle is outside overnight and fully cold soaks this is where the range loss happens. Starting out from in garage where temp is + or - 70º you will be fine. Range loss will be approximately 3% or even less and most of that is from running the heat pump to keep cabin warm. Start out fully cold soaked... that whole new world. BTW if you can like you mentioned your mother's has a charger you can plug in overnight even outside the vehicle will keep the battery warm so when you start out the range loss is nill. Key is being able to be plugged in.

[@wake_mann]

@@Futurase1 good info, thx

[@rm10002]

Fellow Sierra EV owner, install 240v at home and don’t look back, you’re gonna be glad u got it. I’ve put 10,000mi on my truck so far, absolutely love it. First EV for me.

[@wake_mann]

@@rm10002 Yup, did it by the end of the video. It's worth it for sure. I'm loving it so far too.

[@adrianevans9170]

Both of your chargers are level 2. 1 is 32 amps and the other is probably 40 or 48amps.

[@wake_mann]

@adrianevans9170 ahh, makes sense. I wondered where the cutoff was. I feel like 13 miles per hour is a decent speed for charging. If it wasn't for the fact I wanted a charger in 2 places I definitely would've been fine with just the portable charger.