iCar V23 Power Consumption Test Result on Mixed Routes: Equivalent to 87 km per litre

Jakarta, KOMPAS.com – Power consumption testing has become one of the most realistic ways to determine how efficient electric cars are in everyday use. This time I conducted power consumption testing of the iCar V23 using a method that approaches typical consumer usage patterns. The route covered was just over 60 kilometres, combining tolled and non-tolled roads. During the test, the car was driven in a normal style without any special eco-driving techniques. Road conditions ranged from smooth to congested at several points. The air conditioning (AC) was set to 20 degrees Celsius with the blower speed adjusted, while the audio system remained on. During the test the car was occupied by three passengers. The total weight was around 188 kilograms. Because passenger load also affects energy consumption, the results will be more representative if driving with family or colleagues. Based on data shown on the multi-information display (MID), after covering around 60 km with a mix of tolled and urban roads, the energy consumption recorded was 13.9 kWh per 100 km. When converted into energy equivalents, this equates to the fuel consumption of a petrol car able to travel about 64 kilometres per litre. The calculation uses an energy conversion where 1 litre of petrol is roughly 8.9 kWh. Interestingly, when the car was predominantly used on tolled roads at a steady speed, its energy consumption was more efficient, at 10.2 kWh per 100 km. Speaking of efficiency during the test, the car managed to travel 7.19 km for every 1 kWh. In theory, with a full battery, it could travel at least about 500 km. This aligns with the manufacturer’s CLTC standard claim. These results show that electric car efficiency is heavily influenced by travel patterns and characteristics, including traffic conditions and speed stability.