NEDC cycle: This is how the measuring procedure works
The NEDC value plays a major role in specifying the range. You can find out exactly how the cycle and the measuring process work in this practical tip.
NEDC cycle: All information about the measuring method
- Clear framework conditions are important for the measurement process so that the results are as real as possible. To ensure that this is the case, start with a cold engine (maximum 25 ° C) and drive it for 20 minutes.
- The car stands still for a quarter of the test time. This should correspond approximately to the time we spend with traffic jams, red traffic lights or other obstacles.
- A total of 11 kilometers are driven in the test cycle. On average, the car drives at a speed of 34 km / h and a maximum speed of 120 km / h. This is not realistic, critics complain.
- The average electric motor is 4 kW while the maximum power is 34 kW. This is supposed to simulate real conditions.
- The measurements usually take place at 20 to 25 degrees. According to Dekra, the range can quickly be halved in freezing temperatures.
- The cycle does not take into account any special equipment or the operation of the air conditioning or radio. This measurement method is also used for the emission measurement of diesel or petrol cars, but should be revised in the future.
- Note that this test is performed under laboratory conditions and the values can vary significantly under real conditions. In most cases, the ranges measured using the NEDC are larger than in practice. Because in the laboratory, different driving styles, weather conditions, tires, etc. are not important.
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