Energy efficiency - one small data set

[Cold.Truth]

Hi,
I’ve had my Cybertruck (AWD) for about two weeks now and only have a few hundred miles of mixed interstate, city, and mountain roads (Albuquerque, NM).
Nevertheless, here is my current (as of 4/25/2024) average energy etc stats for what I have used so far. This should be representative of what I am to expect in the future as I am driving to the same places etc - nothing out of the ordinary here... I hope it helps some of you. Enjoy!

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[Woodrick]

The timeframes/distances aren't visible, so it's a little hard to interpret, but it appears that you are at 373Wh/mi for about 2/3 of a charge.

It this is the entirety of 2 weeks driving then I dare say that it's going to get better.
It's pretty hard for a new Tesla owner to not have a slightly heavy foot.

 

[Cold.Truth]

You make a fair point, sir! I’ll take a better picture next time to include more info!

 

[cardad]

Hi,
I’ve had my Cybertruck (AWD) for about two weeks now and only have a few hundred miles of mixed interstate, city, and mountain roads (Albuquerque, NM).
Nevertheless, here is my current (as of 4/25/2024) average energy etc stats for what I have used so far. This should be representative of what I am to expect in the future as I am driving to the same places etc - nothing out of the ordinary here... I hope it helps some of you. Enjoy!

This looks pretty consistent with what I’ve seen. It can get much worse though at freeway speeds with wind. I’ve seen upwards of 600 Wh/mi on longer stretches where wind and elevation have been unfavorable.

 

[Obecalb]

Anyone seeing improvements in efficiency? I have noticed over the past month my trips are getting more efficient. A month ago, trips were typically in the 360-370 wh/mi range, past couple of weeks in the 350s. I am now seeing trips in the 320swh/mi range. Not sure if this latest update adjusted something. At this rate, the range potential climbs to close to 370 miles. I have noticed on longer trips I have been getting about 10% more than projected range when I was averaging in the 350 wh/mi range.

 

[CyberGus]

Anyone seeing improvements in efficiency? I have noticed over the past month my trips are getting more efficient. A month ago, trips were typically in the 360-370 wh/mi range, past couple of weeks in the 350s. I am now seeing trips in the 320swh/mi range. Not sure if this latest update adjusted something. At this rate, the range potential climbs to close to 370 miles. I have noticed on longer trips I have been getting about 10% more than projected range when I was averaging in the 350 wh/mi range.

OMG, I'm getting closer to 500 Wh/mi lol. But I have a lead foot and typically cruise at speeds above 80MPH.

 

[CyberTruckeeTheOne]

Anyone seeing improvements in efficiency? I have noticed over the past month my trips are getting more efficient. A month ago, trips were typically in the 360-370 wh/mi range, past couple of weeks in the 350s. I am now seeing trips in the 320swh/mi range. Not sure if this latest update adjusted something. At this rate, the range potential climbs to close to 370 miles. I have noticed on longer trips I have been getting about 10% more than projected range when I was averaging in the 350 wh/mi range.

What's your typical speed?

Lately I maintained speed below 70 mph even on freeways as Tesla advised to make it's energy usage efficient. And set it too in cruise control.

Usage indeed dropped.

My use case is pulling RV and I've been reading posts here on those who did specially in long trips for my own teachable moments and learnings.

Seems 50% drop in range is to be expected.

 

[Obecalb]

What's your typical speed?

Lately I maintained speed below 70 mph even on freeways as Tesla advised to make it's energy usage efficient. And set it too in cruise control.

Usage indeed dropped.

My use case is pulling RV and I've been reading posts here on those who did specially in long trips for my own teachable moments and learnings.

Seems 50% drop in range is to be expected.

Typically around 55-60mph, comfort mode, bed closed. I did just start using cruise control, maybe that is the difference. Cruise I set to 60.

 

[Crissa]

OMG, I'm getting closer to 500 Wh/mi lol. But I have a lead foot and typically cruise at speeds above 80MPH.

Geez, there's only 24 miles (not contiguous) of 65 mph in my county!

80 is right out.

-Crissa

 

[CyberTruckeeTheOne]

Geez, there's only 24 miles (not contiguous) of 65 mph in my county!

80 is right out.

-Crissa

80 mph in CA will get you tail gated should you happen to be hogging the fast lanes.

 

[CyberGus]

Geez, there's only 24 miles (not contiguous) of 65 mph in my county!

80 is right out.

-Crissa

The freeway through town is 65, but that's for the "slow lane". On the 80MPH toll road, you can go 90 with impunity.

It doesn't help that I usually have the tonneau open, since I use the mirror. I'm starting to acclimate to the camera, tho.

Also, I believe that heating/cooling consumption is included. With pre-conditioning, I start every drive with a few hundred Wh already.

My most recent long drive of 50 miles was 477 Wh/mi, averaging 70MPH, max of 90.

 

[Crissa]

80 mph in CA will get you tail gated should you happen to br hogging the fast lanes.

No, no it won't.

But either way, you shouldn't be blocking passing lanes. Let those people go get ticketed.

-Crissa

 

[Cold.Truth]

Update to my average energy after ~ 1300 miles of mixed driving involving off-road, highway, and (mostly) around town stuff. 390 Wh/mi on average so far. Not too bad. Cheers.

 

[digitalboi]

We are about to take a little family vaca. We will be taking the CB from Orlando to Gatlinburg. I am going to try to keep track of the trips and segment out when we switch drivers so we can see the Wh/mi average per driver. Will likely keep it in chill mode for maximum efficiency and I am a hardcore FSD user so TACC will most certainly be used wherever possible. I will post the updates and let you all know how it goes. Should be interesting to see how it fairs with the elevation changes since it's super flat around here normally hahaha.

 

[Woodrick]

We are about to take a little family vaca. We will be taking the CB from Orlando to Gatlinburg. I am going to try to keep track of the trips and segment out when we switch drivers so we can see the Wh/mi average per driver. Will likely keep it in chill mode for maximum efficiency and I am a hardcore FSD user so TACC will most certainly be used wherever possible. I will post the updates and let you all know how it goes. Should be interesting to see how it fairs with the elevation changes since it's super flat around here normally hahaha.

For those that don't know...
That is truly a no-brainer trip when it comes to Teslas. It' probably 700 miles and maybe 25 Superchargers along the route. The longest stretch is Chattanooga to Knoxville at about 100 miles, and from Chatanooga to Orlando, there a charger at least every 50 miles.
Two Superchargers in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge/Sevierville area, one at the nearly largest Buckee's and the other at a Guy Fieri restaurant.

There are some notable options for travelling between Atlanta and Gatlinburg, 441 over the Smokies, 411 paralleling I-75 and the Tail of the Dragon.
Getting off I-75 and moving over to 411 above Cartersville will be similar in time, but much more relaxing.

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