Hello everyone. I was looking to purchase a 2014 focus used that has 8100 miles on it. I drive to work about 60 miles and am a bit nervous this won't work out. I do have chargers at work, but it isn't guaranteed they won't be open so I would like to assume that I can't use them as opposed to feeling I am entitled to use them everyday.
The reason I am nervous is the GoM. I started out at 70 miles full charge and it quickly dwindled down. I drafted behind a truck almost the whole way to work. I believe I have about 5 miles of highway with 3 lights that always turn red when I approach, then I drive from about exit 261 to 273 of freeway, then about another mile or two through town. Even though I say this, it actually comes out to about 30 miles of driving. It the 30 miles the gauge dropped from 70 to 36 miles.
It says I used 7.6kWh of energy. I see that the battery is supposed to be 23kwh. I don't understand why the battery GoM shows that it went down by 49 percent when it should be close to a 33 percent.
Is there a way to check my overall capacity?
also would like to update any firmware if possible. What is the current version and do I check the current version on the main display settings? (I think I saw it on there, but I was driving so I didn't pay too close of attention.)
I'm am just very hesitant on this purchase because of this, could some people chime in and let me know there experience on this, especially if you have a similar commute. I am in Oregon and is about 36 degrees out. I didn't run my heat at all, only the heated seats because I assumed they take way less energy.
Also on the energy meter I drove as a -4 status, but it said my budget was 40 miles. What is the difference between my budget and the miles that are indicated on the GoM? From my understanding in the manual I think the budget is the next point on the gps that someone set to fill up at, and the -4 I'm guessing is 36-40=-4 meaning I should be left stranded. This is just a guess though.
I understand it's called a GoM for a reason, and that is why I need everyone's help in deciding if this would be a good fit or not.
Side note: It's rough taking an extra 10 minutes plus getting to work by driving really slow. What would happen if I picked up my speed a little bit? It took me 40 mintues to drive 29 miles without traffic and mostly highway/freeway driving
I am going back to the dealer around 3pm pst, so any input before then would be much appreciated!
Sorry about the image size, I will have to try and fix that up if possible.
The reason I am nervous is the GoM. I started out at 70 miles full charge and it quickly dwindled down. I drafted behind a truck almost the whole way to work. I believe I have about 5 miles of highway with 3 lights that always turn red when I approach, then I drive from about exit 261 to 273 of freeway, then about another mile or two through town. Even though I say this, it actually comes out to about 30 miles of driving. It the 30 miles the gauge dropped from 70 to 36 miles.
It says I used 7.6kWh of energy. I see that the battery is supposed to be 23kwh. I don't understand why the battery GoM shows that it went down by 49 percent when it should be close to a 33 percent.
Is there a way to check my overall capacity?
also would like to update any firmware if possible. What is the current version and do I check the current version on the main display settings? (I think I saw it on there, but I was driving so I didn't pay too close of attention.)
I'm am just very hesitant on this purchase because of this, could some people chime in and let me know there experience on this, especially if you have a similar commute. I am in Oregon and is about 36 degrees out. I didn't run my heat at all, only the heated seats because I assumed they take way less energy.
Also on the energy meter I drove as a -4 status, but it said my budget was 40 miles. What is the difference between my budget and the miles that are indicated on the GoM? From my understanding in the manual I think the budget is the next point on the gps that someone set to fill up at, and the -4 I'm guessing is 36-40=-4 meaning I should be left stranded. This is just a guess though.
I understand it's called a GoM for a reason, and that is why I need everyone's help in deciding if this would be a good fit or not.
Side note: It's rough taking an extra 10 minutes plus getting to work by driving really slow. What would happen if I picked up my speed a little bit? It took me 40 mintues to drive 29 miles without traffic and mostly highway/freeway driving
I am going back to the dealer around 3pm pst, so any input before then would be much appreciated!
Sorry about the image size, I will have to try and fix that up if possible.