Predicted Range
Note: The predicted range display can be turned off at an authorised Freightliner dealer.
The predicted range at the base of the speedometer as shown, see Fig., is a guideline.
The number is based on the high-voltage batteries current SOC, current vehicle weight and speed, and travel history. The predicted range on a brand new vehicle is less accurate than on a vehicle that has been in service.
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High-Voltage Battery Status
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High-Voltage Battery State of Charge
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Projected Range on Current State of Charge
Fig. 1, Driver Display Speedometer
The actual range is affected by terrain, changing vehicle loads, changing vehicle speeds, driving behavior, environmental temperature, and auxiliary loads placed on the system.
If the vehicle load changes significantly, the remaining range is recalculated with the new range displaying within a minute.
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A terrain of steep hills and valleys reduces the vehicle range.
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Extremely hot or extremely cold conditions reduce the vehicle range. The vehicle is equipped with a thermal battery system to minimize loss of battery performance in both cold and hot weather, but the energy draw to heat and cool the batteries reduces the vehicle range.
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Running the cab heater or air conditioner, or any other auxiliary power draw, reduces the vehicle range.