EFFICIENT USE OF YOUR VEHICLE
RANGE
The distance you can drive the vehicle (range)
varies considerably depending upon available
charge, weather, temperature, usage, battery
age, topography, and driving style.
• electrical load from vehicle accessories,
• traffic and road conditions.
• Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
• Avoid frequent stopping and braking. Maintain a
safe distance behind other vehicles.
NISSAN recommends the following driving
habits to help maximize vehicle range:
• Turn off the air conditioner/heater when it is not
necessary.
Before driving:
• Select a moderate temperature setting for heat-
ing or cooling to help reduce power consump-
tion.
Vehicle range depends on a number of factors.
When the Li-ion battery is new, the estimated ve-
hicle range with a fully charged Li-ion battery is
estimated to be 84 miles (134 km) based on EPA
laboratory tests. These tests represent a combina-
tion of city and highway driving conditions. Your
actual range can vary, either initially or as the bat-
tery ages and with use over time. The majority of
drivers will experience vehicle ranges between 62
to 138 miles (99 to 222 km) based on the many
factors that affect vehicle range. See “Improve
driving range” in this section for information of the
factors that affect vehicle range and how to use the
vehicle to maximize vehicle range. Please refer to
the Monroney label for ‘official’ EPA range values.
• Follow recommended periodic maintenance.
• Keep tires inflated to correct pressure.
• Keep wheels in correct alignment.
• Use the air conditioner/heater and close win-
dows to reduce drag when cruising at highway
speed.
• Pre-heat or pre-cool the interior cabin while the
vehicle is charging.
• Remove unnecessary cargo from the vehicle.
• Vehicle range may be substantially reduced in
extremely cold conditions (for example -4°F
(-20°C).
While driving:
• Drive in ECO mode
• Using the climate control system to heat the
cabin when outside temperature is below 32°F
(0°C) uses more electricity and affects vehicle
range more than when using the heater when
the temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
– In the ECO position more regenerative
brake is applied when the accelerator pedal
is released in comparison to the D (Drive)
position and more power is provided to the
Li-ion battery (models with navigation sys-
tem).
IMPROVE DRIVING RANGE
Vehicle range depends on a number of factors.
• Drive at a constant speed. Maintain cruising
speeds with a constant accelerator positions or
by using cruise control when appropriate.
Actual vehicle range will vary depending upon:
• Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Gently press
and release the accelerator pedal for accelera-
tion and deceleration.
• speed,
• vehicle load,
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