Yeah, I noticed the same thing on my commute. Eco is great for city traffic—saving battery and all that—but once I hit the highway, it feels like the car's dragging its feet. Tried it a few times to squeeze extra range, but honestly, it barely made a difference, and merging became stressful. Probably depends a bit on the model, but from what I've seen, eco mode seems mostly made for urban stop-and-go rather than cruising at higher speeds.
I've had a slightly different experience. On my longer highway drives, eco mode actually gave me a noticeable bump in range—nothing dramatic, but enough to ease my range anxiety. Could be down to the specific car or driving style though...
Interesting point about eco mode—I’ve noticed similar things with clients who switched to EVs. Some swear by eco mode for highway trips, others barely notice a difference. You're probably right that driving style and car model play a big role. Either way, it's great you've found something that eases your range anxiety a bit... every little bit helps when you're out there on a long drive, right?
"Some swear by eco mode for highway trips, others barely notice a difference."
Yeah, I've wondered about this too. I'm still pretty new to EVs and haven't done a ton of long trips yet, but the few times I've tried eco mode, it felt like my car was dragging its feet a bit—especially merging onto highways or overtaking. Maybe it's psychological, but I end up worrying more about range because I'm flooring it harder to compensate. Could just be me though... does anyone else feel like eco mode sometimes makes you drive less efficiently overall?
Yeah, I get what you're saying. Eco mode definitely feels sluggish to me too, especially when merging or passing. I tried it on a recent road trip thinking it'd help stretch the battery, but honestly, I ended up stressing more about timing my merges safely. Felt like I was pushing the pedal harder just to keep pace... probably canceled out any savings. Maybe it's better suited for city driving or stop-and-go traffic?
