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Old 09-21-2023, 07:23 PM   #3 (permalink)
bwilson4web
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I agree about 59 F but I've shifted my temperature range up to avoid using the heater. My BMW i3-REx uses electric heaters and that eats into the range.

I probably should mention turning off or minimizing all optional loads:
  • A/C or heater OFF - heavy electrical load
  • brights OFF - the LED low beams when testing at night IF safe

I didn't mention calculating the 'density altitude' so you correct for temperature and altitude changes. But I don't look forward to explaining how it works.

Bob Wilson
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