Seems the A/C really drops the mileage, maybe 15-20% or more. With daytime temps running close to 110 degrees, the A/C runs almost constantly and fan speed is almost always high.
However, the car does stay quite cool and comfortable. Just the mileage take a big hit. Must be running off the main battery more than the gas engine.
B~
It could be all those times you stop for ice-cream ;)
mark_
You talking to me or the car? ;o)
Damn, it's hot outside!
B~
What speed? 55? That sounds about right for me under the same conditions at that speed.
This afternoon I got about 50mph avg.. for a 30 min highway trip. On the display it also shown that for a 5 min period it did an avg.. of
75mph! (not flat road at times).Later in the day after coming from work to home I found that I was getting my best mileage (50+) while driving just shy of 50mph. Also with the A/C running (not all the time - turn off when accelerating) on a 85+ HUMID day.
Our new "Baby"
Born: July 22, 2006 Type: 2006 Prius (Classic Silver) w/pkg # 3 plus some extras Miles: 250+ (still in its break-in period) - had 10miles under it's belt when slapped on it's bottom. Impressions so far: WOW!!!
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