Date:
03rd December 2024
As many of us prepare to drive home for Christmas in our electric cars, Pro EV remind you on how to eliminate range-anxiety and how to get the most out of your EV charging.
1. Plan your journey in advance
With the growing number of long-range EVs available in the UK car market, you can expect to travel between 200 to 300 miles on a single charge in many EVs. But just like with any petrol or diesel car, if you’re driving far, you still need to know where and how you’ll recharge your car along the way.
With the amount of charge points growing across the UK, it’s becoming much easier to charge on the go. In March 2024, Zapmap recorded a 47% increase in charging devices since May 2023, giving us access to over 59,000 EV chargepoints in the UK
2. Charge your EV overnight
In the winter months, it can be harder for EV drivers to look after their electric cars because when the temperature drops the battery also significantly decreases.
By keeping the car charging overnight or pre-heating the vehicle will mean the battery doesn’t need to work as hard to get to its optimum temperature. When the temperature drops below 15 degrees it is harder to charge EV’s.
Prepare for a longer charge time and consider charging overnight, as not only is it cheaper, but there is also more time for the battery to reach its maximum charge.
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3. Reduce your heating
By reducing the internal heating in electric vehicles and using eco-mode for driving to reduce the output of heat and retain it for keeping the battery warm instead.
4. Change your driving style
It’s a good idea to avoid any heavy braking and accelerating which will then help to optimise the energy consumption of the EV.
EVs are generally more efficient in stop-and-go traffic than they are on the motorway. So, to conserve your battery, opt for city roads that require low speeds and lots of braking. This is counterintuitive to any driver who's used to traditional fuel-powered cars, which are more efficient at consistent speeds.
Driving cautiously also helps EV drivers, drive safely over winter with the likelihood of ice and snow on the roads. An alternative is to turn on the eco driving setting which automatically reduces the heat as well as the accelerator pedal impact.
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