5 Tips To Improve Range Of Your EV – Sticking To The Basics

In recent years, the popularity of electric vehicles have incresed dramatically. However, despite the growing popularity of electric vehicles, many people are unaware of baisc driving techniques to improve the range. Also, extracting the maximum range from an EV can be quite difficult for a new EV user. As such, here are 5 tips to improve your EV's range.

Weight Matters

Electric cars are heavier due to their large battery packs. As such, carrying unnecessary accessories such as roof rack, roof box will not only affect aerodynamics but it can also have a significant impact on the overall range of the EV as well. So, it is best to remove unnecessary accessories to improve range.

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Tyres

To extract even more range from an EV, it is best to use low rolling resistance tyres. This ensures you can extract maximum range from your electric vehicle. On top of that, tyre pressure can also impact the overall range of an EV.

Throttle Inputs

Like conventional vehicles, the best way to improve the range of your electric vehicle is to be gentle with your throttle inputs. Making this small change in driving method can significantly improve the range of your electric vehicle.

Speed

Electric vehicles are not very efficient during high speeds. In fact, almost all electric vehicles deliver more range in the city rather than on open roads. As such, driving your electric car gently will ensure a higher range per full charge.

Use Regenerative Braking

Many electric vehicles come with multiple levels of regenerative braking. If your electric vehicle comes with this feature, try to drive in the most aggressive regen mode. This will ensure maximum energy goes back to the battery pack every time you slow your EV.

DriveSpark Thinks

The best way to improve the range of your EV is to make some minor corrections in driving style and take care of a few basic things in the car as mentioned above.Following this will ensure your EV returns maximum range per charge.

Article Published On: Monday, June 3, 2024, 19:10 [IST]
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