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For some reasons this forum is blocking this post. This will be my third attempt. I am wondering if it has the picture I am trying to attach.
I had posted this on the Audi E-tron owners club on facebook, but thought this would be helpful. I purchased my E-tron CPO about 3 months ago with 1650 miles. I was surprised by the range (lack of) despite this being my fourth electric vehicle, and having driven over 200,000 miles in electric cars. In short, I know how range works, and I know how to drive to maximize range. Until this car, I had always been well above EPA range.
Anyway, about a month ago I noticed the estimated range really dropping off a cliff. At first I thought it was all my short trip driving artificially driving down the range. This car definitely performs more efficient on the highway as opposed to around the town. My 80% charge range started (when I got the car) in the 180s. It had dropped to around 125 miles. 100% charge was around 160. So I started tests, charging the car to 100%. I would take longer drives and then compute what my state of charge SHOULD be based on my efficiency (miles per kWh), and what the car MEASURED when I stopped. It was off substantially. Most recently, I took a trip that was around 75 miles. My average efficiency was 3. miles per kWh. That should net me around 250 miles on a full tank (or 125 miles at 50% state of charge). At 50% state of charge, I had only driven the 75 miles. So I had lost 100 miles of range.
Someone on the forum stated they had also had their problem, and noticed a great indicator that you can pay attention to in order to see this problem. I had not noticed it.
1) Your power gauge will NOT read 100%. Mine has diminished to something in the 80% range.
2) Boost mode will NOT power up past 100%, or won't move at all. In my case, boost mode is unavailable.
I have attached a picture.
I have an appointment on Monday to have this looked at. No clue how long she will be out of service.
I had posted this on the Audi E-tron owners club on facebook, but thought this would be helpful. I purchased my E-tron CPO about 3 months ago with 1650 miles. I was surprised by the range (lack of) despite this being my fourth electric vehicle, and having driven over 200,000 miles in electric cars. In short, I know how range works, and I know how to drive to maximize range. Until this car, I had always been well above EPA range.
Anyway, about a month ago I noticed the estimated range really dropping off a cliff. At first I thought it was all my short trip driving artificially driving down the range. This car definitely performs more efficient on the highway as opposed to around the town. My 80% charge range started (when I got the car) in the 180s. It had dropped to around 125 miles. 100% charge was around 160. So I started tests, charging the car to 100%. I would take longer drives and then compute what my state of charge SHOULD be based on my efficiency (miles per kWh), and what the car MEASURED when I stopped. It was off substantially. Most recently, I took a trip that was around 75 miles. My average efficiency was 3. miles per kWh. That should net me around 250 miles on a full tank (or 125 miles at 50% state of charge). At 50% state of charge, I had only driven the 75 miles. So I had lost 100 miles of range.
Someone on the forum stated they had also had their problem, and noticed a great indicator that you can pay attention to in order to see this problem. I had not noticed it.
1) Your power gauge will NOT read 100%. Mine has diminished to something in the 80% range.
2) Boost mode will NOT power up past 100%, or won't move at all. In my case, boost mode is unavailable.
I have attached a picture.
I have an appointment on Monday to have this looked at. No clue how long she will be out of service.