These strategies for traveling long distances with your electric vehicle will go a long way toward reducing range anxiety.
Today we look at planning long distance car trips in electric vehicles. Although the median range of an electric vehicle is 250 miles, there is no need to suffer from range anxiety. There are many strategies you can use when driving your electric vehicle that will significantly reduce range anxiety.
First, drive your electric vehicle in a way that improves driving efficiency. This means planning a route with the fewest hills or steep inclines, not accelerating too suddenly, and implementing systematic regenerative braking of your electric vehicle. Additionally, many highways in the United States allow electric vehicles to operate in dedicated vehicle lanes, allowing for smoother driving and less traffic. Electric vehicle drivers can also turn off the air conditioning or heating (air conditioning) and put the electric vehicle in eco mode to save battery power.
Easily find a charging station to overcome range anxiety
Applications such as Google Maps, Waze, Charging point, Electrify America, A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) and PlugShare can help you identify multiple charging stations across the United States. Electrify America is one of the largest charging station networks in America, with more than 900 charging stations in North America and more than 4,000 charging stations in North America. DC Fast Chargers installed in 47 states. DC fast charging stations can fully charge your electric vehicle in just 20 minutes, depending of course on the size of your electric vehicle's battery. There are also Level 2 and Level 1 charging stations across America, but it can take hours to fully charge your electric vehicle.
Overnight Charging to Beat Range Anxiety
Try to choose EV-friendly hotels or RV parks for overnight charging. Level 2 chargers are used by RVs, and you can rent an RV spot in your electric vehicle for between $35 and $50 per night to charge overnight. It is a very economical way to travel long distances. If an RV parking area is not feasible, also choose a hotel that also offers overnight charging.
It is best to travel in warm weather
Long-distance EV travel is best in summer because EVs use less energy to cool than to heat. As a result, electric vehicles lose up to 15% more battery power at a time during winter road trips. Charging is also faster during the summer months when the weather is much warmer.
If you're wary of range anxiety, try renting an electric vehicle first to take a road trip and get a feel for the charging schedule. Charging can easily be done during meals, bathroom breaks, and when you need to occasionally stretch your legs. Additionally, many of the 280 U.S. Walmarts have Electrify America and EVgo charging stations nearby.
In conclusion
In conclusion, choose a route through the United States that is economical and flat if you want to travel long distances by EV. The apps mentioned above make searching easier charging stations along the way, and companies like Audi Electric even offer standard roadside assistance if you run out of battery somewhere in a worst-case scenario. For example, Audi will pay for a tow truck to take you to the nearest charging station and get you back on the road quickly. For other brands of electric vehicles, AAA membership is recommended as they will do the same. This summer, see how far you can travel with your electric vehicle, adventure awaits! We hope this article has reduced some of your range anxiety, and we hope you travel safely in your electric vehicle!
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