Why Does the Driving Range Increase Over Time?

[CameronLynn]

Many components operate under relatively tight conditions initially, resulting in slightly higher resistance. After some driving, these components gradually reach their optimal operating state, reducing resistance and consequently lowering fuel consumption, which in turn increases the driving range. Key considerations include the following two points: 1. Pay attention to fuel consumption: Driving range = remaining fuel / fuel consumption. The more significant factor affecting this is fuel consumption. Different fuel consumption values can lead to vastly different driving range estimates. Since vehicle operating conditions vary, actual fuel consumption changes based on the driver's demands. 2. Comprehensive fuel consumption: A comprehensive fuel consumption value can be set at the factory, such as using the NEDC cycle as the initial benchmark. After the owner takes possession of the vehicle, various methods can be used to set fuel consumption, such as instantaneous or steady-state fuel consumption. Calculating driving range using instantaneous fuel consumption can lead to rapid fluctuations, potentially resulting in an increasing driving range. In contrast, using steady-state fuel consumption averages values over a longer period for more stable estimates.