As a popular means of transportation on the market, electric tricycles have a cruising range that is closely related to us, especially the various factors that affect the cruising range.
Let’s explore.
Definition of electric tricycle cruising range:
The cruising range of an electric tricycle refers to the distance traveled by an electric tricycle when it is fully charged until the battery is almost exhausted. The cruising range is an important economic indicator for electric vehicles. Under normal circumstances, if the cruising range is long, the battery capacity is relatively large.
Influencing factors of cruising range:
Battery: There are many factors that affect the length of battery life, and the capacity and quality of the battery are very important.
There are lead-acid batteries and iron-lithium batteries.
Lead-acid batteries are low in cost, but heavy in weight, not environmentally friendly and durable, and were used more in the early days.
Know some distance. Iron-lithium batteries have high cost, high technology content, light weight, environmental protection and durability, and are mostly used in high-end cars.
Long battery life.
The size of the battery is also one of the reasons.
In theory, the larger the battery capacity, the longer the battery’s cruising range, and the size of the battery pack is also the biggest factor affecting the continuation of the electric vehicle.
Motor: In the electric vehicle market, common electric vehicles have motor specifications of 650 watts, 800 watts, 1000 watts, 1100 watts, 1200 watts, etc.
We all know that the higher the wattage of the motor, the more power the electric vehicle has, but riders ignore that the higher the wattage of the electric vehicle, the faster it runs, but the more power it consumes.
For example, the same 60-volt 20Ah battery, the cruising range of the motor power of 650 watts is much higher than the cruising range of 1000 watts, but the motor speed of 1000 watts is much faster.
Controller: The controller is usually matched with the motor, but the larger the controller naturally consumes more power.
In addition, the quality of the controller is also very important. If the quality of the controller is not good enough, it will also have a certain impact on the battery life.
Specifications of tires: Electric vehicle tires include tubeless tires, steel wire run-flat tires, and widened flat body anti-skid tires.
In fact, many riders don’t know that the better the quality of electric vehicle tires and the wider the plane, the more the electric vehicle will grab the area.
It is firm and will not slip, but it can directly affect the cruising range of the electric vehicle. Vehicles with widened or steel wire tires consume a lot more power than ordinary tires. However, the quality and service life of widened or run-flat tires are much better than that of ordinary electric vehicle tires.
In the face of such pros and cons, many riders will choose widened tires and steel wire tires that consume a lot of power. Electric vehicles consume electricity.
It’s a natural phenomenon.
Riding habits and road conditions: Riding habits determine the performance of the same model used by different groups of people.
For example, young people like to ride fast, so the power consumption will be more. High-speed driving consumes more power than medium and low-speed driving, and the natural cruising range will also be reduced.
For example, using a battery of the same capacity, in a windless weather, driving the electric vehicle at a speed of more than 60 kilometers per hour, and walking for 50 kilometers, there will be no electricity.
If the speed is reduced to 20 to 25 kilometers per hour, it may walk close to one hundred kilometers.
Therefore, it is recommended to maintain a medium speed and a uniform speed during driving, which is not only safer, but also saves electricity, which can effectively extend the cruising range of electric vehicles.
When the power of the electric tricycle is low, maintain a uniform and slow ride, and even if the power is low, you can ride a little longer.
Be careful not to accelerate or brake suddenly, which not only poses a safety hazard, but also increases power consumption, which has a great impact on battery life.
In addition, road conditions also have a great impact on the cruising range.
If there are many road ramps, you need to accelerate frequently to pass, which requires more power and shortens the riding mileage.
Maintenance habits: An electric car does not go far, and the usual maintenance is also very important.
Usually pay attention to the following maintenance of electric three-wheel planning:
A. Before riding, check whether the battery box is locked and whether the lights on the display panel are normal.
B. When driving on a water-filled road in rainy days, drive normally under the condition that the water depth does not exceed the center of the electric wheel.
If the water depth of the driving road exceeds the center of the electric wheel, the electric wheel may seep water and cause malfunction.
C. The whole vehicle should be avoided in places with humid air, high temperature and corrosive gas, so as to avoid chemical corrosion on the electroplated paint surface of metal parts.
D. The whole vehicle should be avoided to be exposed to the sun and rain for a long time, so as to avoid damage to the components in the controller, resulting in malfunction of operation and accidents.
E. The structure of the electrical control part is complex, and the user should not disassemble and repair it without authorization.
Other In addition, the battery life of electric vehicles is also related to the following factors:
A. Whether the motor and controller are aging, the battery life of a new car and an old car is definitely different.
B. The battery life is different at what temperature. Most people know that the higher the temperature, the stronger the battery life of the car.
The battery life will be reduced when the winter is cold.
C. Whether the power of the motor and the controller is too large, the higher the power, the lower the battery life, because the power of the motor or controller equipped with each vehicle is not necessarily the same.
Conclusion
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