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Old 03-05-2023, 04:37 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jakobnev View Post
With Crr 0.007 and parasitic load 300w i got 20,638.63w for Cd 0.32 and 15,384.21w for Cd 0.22.

Just divide the wH/h (i.e. w) with mph and you get wH/mile, then divide by driveline efficience, I get 367wH/mile for Cd 0.32 and 273wH/mile for cd 0.22.

The ratio is 1.34 so 50 miles should turn into about 67 miles of range.
Only 17 more miles from such a drastic reduction in drag ? Wow.
That's not even worth the effort !

I read a thread on the MyLeaf forums where the guy added a grille block and front spats on the tires and got " around 18 miles extra range ".
I had my doubts, but knew that aero was really important for EVS.
I had my hopes up that there was this huge difference from ICE cars that made this possible.

Bummer.
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