How far can the WM 400km range actually drive?
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WM 400km range can actually drive 400km. The following are specific introductions about WM: 1. Range versions: WM has three range versions: 300, 400, and 500, corresponding to NEDC ranges of 300km, 400km, and 460km respectively. 2. Equipment: The WM EX5 comes standard with a liquid-cooled battery, with optional heating components. There are two types of heating components: one is a PTC electric heating system, and the other is a diesel engine polar heating system. WM's official recommendation is that users south of the Qinling-Huaihe line do not need to install the electric heating system, users north of the Qinling-Huaihe line and south of the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River and the southern Xinjiang region need to install the electric heating system, and users in the northeast, Inner Mongolia, and northern Xinjiang region are recommended to install the diesel engine polar heating system.
I've been driving an electric car for some time now. The WM model is rated for 400 kilometers of range, but in reality, I usually get around 300 to 350 kilometers. It largely depends on driving habits: if I drive smoothly, avoid rapid acceleration and braking, keep the speed between 60 and 80 km/h, and use the energy-saving mode, I can get close to 350 kilometers. However, if I stomp on the accelerator or climb hills too quickly, the energy consumption spikes, and the range drops significantly. Road conditions have a huge impact: on highways, the increased wind resistance can reduce range by over 20%; stop-and-go traffic in the city also consumes more power. Weather is another variable: in summer, using the air conditioning reduces range by about 30 kilometers; in winter, using the heater is even worse, sometimes dropping the range below 280 kilometers. Vehicle weight is also a factor—carrying a full load of passengers or luggage increases the battery's burden. Therefore, I recommend estimating the range based on actual usage habits and conservatively planning for 320 kilometers to avoid running out of power. Regularly checking tire pressure and the braking system can also help maintain efficiency.
I commute daily with the WM Motor, officially rated for 400 km, but in reality, I can drive between 330 to 360 km. Traffic jams during peak hours are the most annoying—the car isn't moving, but the battery is still draining. Turning on the AC significantly reduces the range. On calm days with good weather, driving steadily without AC can stretch the range to 380 km. However, in the summer heat, using the AC immediately drops it to around 320 km. Battery maintenance is crucial: frequent fast charging accelerates aging, causing the range to decline yearly. I've found that maintaining proper tire pressure and avoiding overloading the car with luggage does save power. Using the app to monitor energy consumption and adjusting driving modes in real-time helps. My advice to fellow drivers: don't fully trust the official numbers—test multiple times under your typical driving conditions and average the results for a safer estimate.
