If you want to maximize your vehicle's efficiency, an electric car is an excellent choice. That said, your driving habits will affect the range you enjoy. Here are some tips to get the most from each charge.
Drive Consistently
Avoid sudden throttle and brake inputs to reduce energy waste and maximize driving range and battery health.
Keep Speed in Mind
Driving at or below 65 mph—even on open roads—helps you get more miles per charge and reduces the chances of tickets or accidents.
Keep Accessories to a Minimum
Lowering or turning off nonessential features like climate control and the radio cuts battery use. You can also program them to turn on only when necessary.
Regenerative Braking Can Help
When you apply the brakes, regenerative braking recovers energy and feeds it back into the battery, which is especially useful in city driving.
Avoid Driving During Periods of Extreme Weather
Refrain from using your EV in very cold or hot conditions, since short winter trips can halve your battery's effective capacity.
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