Energy Consumption (kWh/100km)
What is it?
Energy consumption is the metric used to measure how efficiently an electric vehicle uses its stored energy to travel a certain distance. It is the EV equivalent of miles per gallon (MPG) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100km).
How it works
Depending on your region, it is expressed in two main ways. kWh/100km (or kWh/100mi) measures how much energy is required to drive 100 kilometers or miles—a lower number means the car is more efficient (e.g., 15 kWh/100km is excellent). mi/kWh (or km/kWh) measures how far you can drive on a single kilowatt-hour—a higher number means the car is more efficient (e.g., 4.0 mi/kWh is excellent). Consumption is heavily influenced by driving speed, aggressive acceleration, outside temperature (using the heater drains significant energy), and elevation changes.
Why it matters
Your energy consumption directly dictates your real-world range and your cost per mile. By monitoring this metric, you can adjust your driving habits—like slowing down on the highway or using seat heaters instead of cabin air heating—to significantly extend your range and save money on charging.
The Aximote Advantage
While the car's dashboard shows a basic average consumption, Aximote provides a deep, granular analysis. Aximote breaks down your consumption trip by trip, showing you exactly how weather, speed, and your personal driving style impacted your efficiency. By analyzing this native telemetry data, Aximote helps you identify the specific habits that are draining your battery, empowering you to drive smarter and further.