The difference in the specified WLTP range and actual range is large in some cars. For this reason Autovisie test the real average driving range in practice air conditioning and radio On. That way you know better how far you really get with an EV.
Renault 4
Autovisie drives the Renault 4 as a 150 hp front wheel drive. The battery pack in the soil has a gross capacity of 55 kWh of which 52 kWh is really usable. According to the WLTP measurement method, you come 409 kilometers away with a consumption of 15.1 kWh per 100 kilometers. What do we have in practice of that range?
The actual range
At the highway pace the consumption of the angular Renault 4 rises firmly, but thanks to the narrow 195-millimeter tires, it scores neatly 14.5 kWh/100 km on the consumption round, or 359 kilometers of practical range.
The Renault 4 loads from 10 to 80 percent in 30 minutes. That is three minutes faster than specified. He does that with an average of 76 kW, a peak of 101 kW and loading curve that gradually reduces.
Difference in consumption and action radius
The actual consumption including loading losses can be more than 10 percent higher than what can be seen on the on -board computer. The total amount of electricity generated to reach the WLTP action radius is therefore greater than what actually fits in the battery.
Testing action radius
Autovisie itself in the Netherlands independently tests the consumption during the Autovisie Double Test. Note the consumption can vary because depends on your driving style but also weather conditions and many more factors.
Do you want to know everything about the Renault 4? Then view the double test against the Ford Puma Gen-e here.