Hi, I just got my 2024 Lariat 10 days ago (side note: I love this truck, coming from a 2024 Model Y). I know the EPA range is 320 miles. Should I be concerned that my truck, which only has 277 miles, is showing a range of only 292 miles at 100%?
Did you reset the driving history? The truck uses your driving style to estimate range.
On my 2022 Lariat ER, I get about 330 miles under normal conditions when charged to 100%.
Sage said:
Did you reset the driving history? The truck uses your driving style to estimate range.
On my 2022 Lariat ER, I get about 330 miles under normal conditions when charged to 100%.
I hadn’t thought to reset the driving history, good call. I live in SoCal, so cold weather isn’t a factor. I got the truck with 66 miles on it, so maybe previous test drivers drove it hard, and the tires weren’t at the correct PSI when I bought it. It was at 34 PSI instead of the 42 PSI it should have been.
@Merritt
Don’t worry, you’re probably not getting anywhere near 292 either…
@Merritt
That low PSI could definitely be affecting your range.
Two main things that could affect this right now:
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Temperature: If it’s cold where you are, that might be affecting the range.
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It’s new to you, and the range might not be accurate yet based on your driving habits. Those numbers are more of a best guess based on several factors, so you’ll need to drive it more.
Temperature and your driving speed affect range.
If you’re going over 65 mph, expect less range. If it’s under 50°F, you should also expect a drop in range.
I was worried about this a month ago too (coming from a Model Y). Ford prioritizes mileage accuracy more than Tesla.
If you precondition the battery, it might jump up to near 320 miles. However, that will use 10+ kWh, so it’s generally only worth it if you desperately need to maximize range for your trip. If you don’t precondition, the battery will manage its heating during the drive.
I’ve seen my mileage jump from around 280 to near rated range (not quite at low temperatures). I’ve decided not to worry about range unless I’m going on a road trip.
Heating the cabin from the charger also helps conserve battery.
320 miles is the COMBINED estimate for city and highway driving.
In city conditions, under 45 mph with lots of stop-and-go, you might even exceed 320 miles on a full charge.
On the highway, the speed you drive significantly affects range. At 65 mph in good conditions, expect 255 to 270 miles. If you speed up to 85 mph on the freeway, expect a drop to around 220 miles.
Until the system learns your driving patterns, the range estimator might not be too accurate. If you usually drive under 50 mph around town and then suddenly hit the highway at 85 mph, it will be even less accurate.
Overall, there’s probably nothing wrong with your truck. Just drive it and don’t stress about that gauge unless necessary.
@Basil
Thanks for this detailed explanation! I’m definitely not planning to drive a 7000-pound truck at 85 mph, lol.
Merritt said:
@Basil
Thanks for this detailed explanation! I’m definitely not planning to drive a 7000-pound truck at 85 mph, lol.
You might be surprised!!!
Temperature, driving habits, highway speed averages, etc., all play a part.
320 miles is best case scenario: 68°F, speeds under 60 mph, flat terrain, no headwinds.
Your driving habits significantly affect the range estimate. If it’s brand new, give it some time. I frequently drive on highways and typically only see around 280 miles in the summer and about 240 in the winter. We call it a “guessometer” here.
The 320-mile rated range assumes a mix of city and highway driving.
Most people think highway driving is more efficient than city driving, but EVs don’t face as much of a start-stop penalty thanks to regenerative braking. However, both EVs and ICE vehicles start to lose efficiency as speeds increase because of drag, which scales with the square of your speed. For instance, you have a 33% increase in drag at 75 mph compared to 65 mph. The reason ICE vehicles seem to do better at highway speeds is due to the large penalty they incur during frequent stops.
So, the 320-mile range is an overestimate for highway driving and an underestimate for city driving. You could get over 400 miles in city conditions but only around 240 at highway speeds.
A good rule of thumb is that if you divide the stated range of an EV by 100, that gives you a rough estimate of how many hours you can drive on the highway. So, 3.2 hours at 75 mph should get you around 240 miles.
I’ve driven 20k miles without resetting my driving history.
If you’re coming from a Model Y, you might have noticed similar range issues - my Model Y LR only got around 230 miles on a full charge.