Choosing an electric vehicle can be smart when you aim to optimize your overall range. Naturally, your driving approach will determine how far you can go on a charge. Below are tips to help you get the most mileage from every session.
Drive Consistently
Smooth acceleration and braking minimize energy loss, ensuring you extract the maximum range and battery lifespan.
Keep Speed in Mind
Keeping your speed at or under 65 mph—on highways and elsewhere—boosts your mileage per charge and helps you avoid tickets or accidents.
Keep Accessories to a Minimum
Turning off the A/C, infotainment, and other power-hungry systems cuts down on battery consumption. You can also program them to operate only when necessary.
Regenerative Braking Can Help
Using regenerative braking captures the car's kinetic energy when you slow down and returns it to the battery, which is especially helpful in city driving.
Avoid Driving During Periods of Extreme Weather
Steering clear of driving on very hot or very cold days preserves battery efficiency. In winter, short trips can reduce your effective range by half.
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