Bjørn Nyland continues his systematic tests of the Nissan Ariya in Norway, where winter has finally arrived, bringing temperatures down to around 0°C (32°F).
In the latest episode, the Nissan Ariya with a 91 kWh battery (87 kWh usable) and front-wheel drive was tested at a temperature of 1°C, which allows us to compare the results with the previous test at 8-10°C.
According to the video, energy consumption at 90 km/h (56 mph) amounted to 194 Wh/km (312 Wh/mile), while the range is estimated at 412 km (256 miles), assuming 79.9 kWh of usable battery until near 0% state-of-charge.
At 120 km/h (75 mph), the energy consumption increased to 274 Wh/km (441 Wh/mile), while the range decreased to 292 km (181 miles).
2022 Nissan Ariya (FWD, 91 kWh): 1°C
Results at 90 km/h (56 mph)
- range of 412 km (256 miles)
- energy consumption of 194 Wh/km (312 Wh/mile)
- used battery capacity: 79.9 kWh (estimated)
- temperature of 1°C
- 19" Continental VC7 (235/55-19)
Results at 120 km/h (75 mph); up 33% compared to 90 km/h:
- range of 292 km (181 miles); down 29%
- energy consumption of 274 Wh/km (441 Wh/mile); up 41%
- used battery capacity: 79.9 kWh (estimated)
- temperature of 1°C
- 19" Continental VC7 (235/55-19)
In comparison with the previous test at 8-10°C, energy consumption at 90 km/h (56 mph) is higher (and range is lower) by about 8%.
At 120 km/h (75 mph), energy consumption increased by 6%, while range decreased by 5%.
It's a noticeable change, but we can't assign it solely to the lower temperature, because this time the car was also equipped with winter tires - 19" Continental VC7 (235/55-19), compared to 20" Michelin Primacy 4 (255/40-20) summer tires.
Another finding is that even on wet roads and with winter tires, the Nissan Ariya remains very quiet inside.
2022 Nissan Ariya (FWD, 91 kWh): 8-10°C
Results at 90 km/h (56 mph)
- range of 447 km (278 miles)
- energy consumption of 179 Wh/km (288 Wh/mile)
- used battery capacity: 79.9 kWh (estimated)
- temperature of 10°C
- 20" Michelin Primacy 4 (255/40-20)
Results at 120 km/h (75 mph); up 33% compared to 90 km/h:
- range of 308 km (191 miles); down 31%
- energy consumption of 259 Wh/km (417 Wh/mile); up 45%
- used battery capacity: 79.9 kWh (estimated)
- temperature of 8°C
- 20" Michelin Primacy 4 (255/40-20)
