How far can the Wuling Hongguang mini run with the air conditioning on in summer?
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Wuling Hongguang mini can run about 136KM with the air conditioning on in summer. The following are the precautions for air conditioning maintenance: Regular activation: Whether needed or not, the air conditioning should be turned on regularly to keep it working properly and prevent hose hardening. Avoid excessive temperature difference: The air conditioning temperature should not be too low, and the indoor and outdoor temperature difference should be about five degrees to avoid high load operation of the air conditioning. Keep clean: Clean the dust on the condenser and radiator frequently. Regular inspection: Replace the air conditioning filter on time, regularly check the compressor fixing bolts and joints, and regularly check the condensation pipe to prevent condenser blockage.
I remember last summer when I drove my Wuling Hongguang Mini to the beach. With the air conditioning set at 24°C the whole way, starting from the city with a full charge, I only had about 20% battery left after driving around 105 kilometers, which was quite alarming. Normally, without the air conditioning, it can run for 170 kilometers, but in summer, the air conditioning consumes a lot of power, reducing the range by nearly 40% because the air conditioning compressor draws significant power and the fan runs at high speed. I specifically tested that keeping the speed under 80 km/h can save some power, while high-speed driving drains the battery faster. When using the air conditioning, it's best to open the windows for a minute to cool down the car first, then switch to air recirculation mode to reduce initial energy consumption. If planning a long-distance trip in summer with the air conditioning on, you can only expect to drive about 120 kilometers at most before needing to find a charging station. It's advisable to check charging points in advance using an app to avoid getting stranded halfway.
