10-16-2018, 02:16 PM | #1 |
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Current Draw vs. Speed
Just an FYI.
I have to admit the motor Columbia is using seems pretty efficient if you keep the speed down. Current is as measured by an installed Victron BMV-712 AH meter. Since I installed my 3 position personality switch I have been able to hold constant cruising speed and observe the current draw at each setting while running flat out on fairly level ground. Position 1 top speed ~25 mph at ~90 amp. It goes to regen at 27 mph. (Normal Driving) Position 2 top speed ~16 mph at ~38 amps. Goes to regen at 17 mph. (Golf Course Setting) Position 3 top speed ~36 mph at ~195 amps. Never took it up to max so regen is a question. I suspect the motor life is questionable at ~6000 rpm but no one passes me if I feel froggy. I would think the current draw vs. speed will be similar with the Sevcon as well as my Alltrax. |
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10-25-2018, 10:27 AM | #2 |
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Re: Current Draw vs. Speed
Just to add a bit more information I took the car on an extended street drive as opposed to my more normal just driving on the street 1.5 miles to the golf course than back to the garage.
I thought it was quite impressive that I was able to do ~15 miles averaging 23 mph and only used 34% of my charge....about 42 AH if memory serves. I'm not sure what Columbia advertised as the range for this model when new with stock setting but I could see 30 miles or better as a possibility. Per the manual it appears the stock speed was set to 19 mph vs. my 25 mph so the range would be really good. Hats off to Columbia for a great design. |
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