Good morning, everyone! My name is Barnaby, and if you’ve been on this channel before, you know we build electric Land Rovers. I’m from Electric Car Converts, and we offer Land Rovers with either a 55 kWh or 110 kWh battery pack. These are upgradeable, so you can start with 55 kWh and add another 55 kWh later, or go straight for 110 kWh.
Today, I’m here to do a range test on a 2006-2007 Land Rover 110 Crew Cab. I’m heading to a supplier 56 miles away, and I’ll track the range along the way. When I get back, I’ll calculate how much charge is left and possibly do a few extra miles until it’s time to recharge.
A lot of people, especially those who haven’t driven our cars, doubt our range estimates. So, I’m making this video to show the real range. I’ll stop periodically to update you on the battery level and distance traveled.
I’m aiming to maximize the range, so I’ll be driving in eco mode and keeping my speed around 60 mph. The trip includes a mix of country roads, village streets, and motorway driving, which should provide a realistic test.
Starting off, the battery is at 94%, and we’ve got about 356 miles on the odometer. I’ll be stopping frequently to update you on our progress. Let’s see how far we get before needing a charge.
Quick update: I’ve driven 9 miles, mostly on country roads at around 40 mph, and the battery has only dropped by 4-5%. Now I’m heading onto the motorway, where I’ll keep the speed between 55-60 mph to maximize range.
Another update: I’ve just come off the motorway. I’ve done 27.8 miles, and the battery is at 76%. That’s about 20% of the battery for 30 miles, putting us on track for around 150 miles of range.
I’m driving consciously to mimic an original Land Rover’s performance, accelerating gradually and sticking to the slow lane. Remember, most of the time, you won’t need to maximize range, but for long trips, driving style matters.
I’ve reached my destination after traveling on the A272, which involved varying speeds from 30-50 mph. We’ve now done 55 miles, and the battery is at 60%. That suggests a range of about 150 miles.
Three key factors affect range: driving style, temperature, and vehicle weight. Driving gently and maintaining a moderate speed can significantly extend range. Temperature also plays a big role, with colder temperatures reducing range. Lastly, the weight and type of tires on your vehicle impact range.
I’ve stopped at McDonald’s and have done 75 miles with 46% battery remaining, indicating a range of 150 miles. I’ll head back to the workshop now and see how the range holds up during the return trip.
Final update: I’m back at the workshop after driving 115 miles and using 80% of the battery, which calculates to a range of about 142 miles. If you factor in a full 100% to 0% range, that would be 142 miles.
This test proves that our Land Rovers can achieve around 142 miles of range, despite some skepticism. Our vehicles use new Tesla Model 3 motors, which are more efficient than older models, and new battery packs, which help maintain capacity better over time.
I hope this clears up any doubts about our range estimates. Stay tuned for more videos, and have a great weekend!