Do LED headlights increase EV miles?

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Sean-a-Tron

Discussion Starter · Mar 13, 2017

Hello. Has anyone who's installed LED head lights in their 1st Gen volt noticed any boost in EV miles at night? I'm not too concerned about brightness, though I do prefer the 5-6k light temperature.

On that same topic, any recommendations on a reliable brand/model for LED head lights? I've read about some bad experiences with their heat sinks being undersized resulting in premature failure. Also sizing issues as LED's are usually larger.

PS: I know that technically LED lights retrofits are not DOT approved (And I don't care

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Mister Dave

· #2 · Mar 13, 2017 (Edited)

Sean-a-Tron said:
Hello. Has anyone who's installed LED head lights in their 1st Gen volt noticed any boost in EV miles at night?

No. I've noticed they stink at melting snow though.

Sean-a-Tron said:
.....any recommendations on a reliable brand/model for LED head lights?

I rarely recommend anything I'm still trying out but I bought a set of Xenon Depot 9012 LEDs (link). There are cheaper ones out there (less expensive ones too).

I like these pretty much, except for that snow melting thing.