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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older / Re: Cold temperature, effects on 2012 Zero energy gauge and range prediction
« on: January 20, 2013, 04:29:43 AM »
Today I test rode a DS in 41 degrees F.
The gauge read 50% charge throughout the ride, but after about 20 minutes my top speed was 41 mph after gradual deterioration. I don't know if this is because of the relative cold or because of an incomplete charge; perhaps it was a malfunction.
Although I am committed to the concept of electrics, I doubt I will purchase until performance is more assured.
For the cost it did not seem a very refined machine.
The gauge read 50% charge throughout the ride, but after about 20 minutes my top speed was 41 mph after gradual deterioration. I don't know if this is because of the relative cold or because of an incomplete charge; perhaps it was a malfunction.
Although I am committed to the concept of electrics, I doubt I will purchase until performance is more assured.
For the cost it did not seem a very refined machine.