The EPA ratings for the RAV4 EV of 74 MPGe (hwy) and 78 MPGe (city) seem incorrect.
Per the EPA energy calculation 1 gallon of gas = 115,000 BTU = 33.7 KWh, which seems reasonable, and is consistent with a cost based approach (see below). The problem with the EPA calculation is they are claiming that the RAV4 gets only gets 2.2 m/kWh (hwy) (74/33.7) and 2.3 m/kWh (city) (78/33.7).
These numbers seem unreasonably low, and I am curious how they were obtained. Based on the results I see in the entune app my EV efficiency of 3.0 m/kWh is pathetic compared to the top drivers that have efficiency rating between 3.4-4.0 m/kWh.
3.0 m/kWh = 101 MPGe
How is the EPA coming up with such low numbers?
Cost based approach:
1 Gal gas = $3.75
1 kWh = $.12
3.75/.12 = 31.25 kWh
Per the EPA energy calculation 1 gallon of gas = 115,000 BTU = 33.7 KWh, which seems reasonable, and is consistent with a cost based approach (see below). The problem with the EPA calculation is they are claiming that the RAV4 gets only gets 2.2 m/kWh (hwy) (74/33.7) and 2.3 m/kWh (city) (78/33.7).
These numbers seem unreasonably low, and I am curious how they were obtained. Based on the results I see in the entune app my EV efficiency of 3.0 m/kWh is pathetic compared to the top drivers that have efficiency rating between 3.4-4.0 m/kWh.
3.0 m/kWh = 101 MPGe
How is the EPA coming up with such low numbers?
Cost based approach:
1 Gal gas = $3.75
1 kWh = $.12
3.75/.12 = 31.25 kWh