Range extender - please adjust spec to 250 miles of EV Range

[Variable430]

The range extender should get at least 50% of its 500 mile range in pure EV mode otherwise it would be pretty worthless with only 150 miles that you can only get in ideal conditions. In the winter this likely means sub 100 miles pure EV range - not acceptable

 

[bsddrake]

Jeep wrangler. I get 14 as well.

Does this sound about right?
compare that to a Jeep Wrangler that gets 14 MPG. Traveling 500 miles would consume 35.71 Gallons of fuel and cost $142.86 dollars.

The funny thing about all this is, we already know it does worse than a small car, and better than a truck. It might be inline with some Subarus, so that's cool.

 

[OH1984]

Perhaps the full EV is a better choice. At 350 mile range, even with a 50% return on the coldest months of the year that’s still 185-200 miles per charge during less than ideal conditions which satisfies your noted needs. On your 400-800 range trips your still going to need at least one stop to fuel so for another 10-15 minutes you could go to full EV and avoid all the hassles and maintenance of a gas engine.

I’m torn on this. So I’ve already swapped back and forth twice. This trip for example in my model 3, from 100% charge was 292 miles til empty then trip down here on vacation I arrived with 39% battery (not advised to go below 20%). Only one level 2 charger that estimated 3.5 hours to get to 80% battery and an hour each direction to the nearest super charger.

I charge on level 2 at home no sweat and the 150 mile range would fit most days even my long commutes that are 60 ish miles on 2-3 days a week. I’m plugged in with a level 1 that I carry with me at a camp site. The infrastructure isn’t there and I’m not out in the boonies, I’m at popular state park close to the highway. Currently swapped to the EREV, since I’m keeping the Tesla and the scout will be our family trip vehicle and my daily for EV only. I “think” this is the right option.