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How Does Tire Pressure Affect Range?
As the scooter is ridden, heat is generated in the tires
from deformation at the contact patch. Higher inflation
pressure reduces the deformation, which results in
reduced heating of the tire and reduced energy loss.
A tire that is at 2/3 of the proper inflation pressure will
have as much as 30% greater rolling resistance than
a tire inflated to the specified pressure. This difference
can easily be felt when moving the scooter manually.
More force is required to move the scooter when tire
pressure is low. Keep the tires inflated to the specified
pressure to maximize range.
Incorrect Tire Pressure = Reduced Range
Why Do I Get Less Range At Higher Speeds?
It takes more power to push a Vectrix faster because
you encounter aerodynamic resistance. The faster
you attempt to travel, the more important this factor
becomes. Energy (kWh) is power (watts) integrated
over time. Also, it is a fundamental characteristic of
battery energy storage systems that the amount of
energy you are able to extract (usable energy) is
inversely proportional to the rate at which you draw
out the energy. If a battery pack is rated for 30 Ah, if
you draw 10 amperes of current, you will deliver more
energy than if you are drawing 100 amperes of current.
Bottom line is that the more conservative you drive, the
further you will travel on a single charge.
Faster Speed = Reduced Range
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