If you are keen to invest in an electric vehicle (EV) but are still concerned about range, we\u2019ve got some top tips to increase your electric car range and put your mind at ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before we jump straight in, it\u2019s worth mentioning that EV battery technology is still a relatively new technology and is evolving. As such improvements are continuing at pace, any EV batteries are now capable of going further yet cost less than when EVs first came on to the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best thing is that many of our tips will be familiar, as\nyou will already be doing them to get more miles per gallon in your existing\npetrol, diesel or hybrid model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, most EVs are more than capable of the average commute with no concerns about range. However, for those times when you do need to stretch what\u2019s possible, discover our top tips on how to increase your electric car range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So this is one we are all pretty familiar with as it holds true for any vehicle no matter what the powertrain. The faster we go, the more energy we use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an EV, it is particularly important as most EVs only have\na single ratio in their gearbox, which means that the motor also works harder\nthe faster you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To help you get the most miles from your EV, you should slow\ndown and reduce the time you spend on fast roads like motorways and dual\ncarriageways. An easy way to achieve this is by setting your sat-nav to find\nthe most economical route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can take you a little longer to get from a-to-b, but you\ndoing so will hopefully ensure you arrive with enough range to get you home\nagain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All EVs feature regenerative braking, a system that uses the\nelectric motor as a generator to send energy back into the battery every time\nyou lift your foot off the accelerator or touch the brake pedal. So you\neffectively gain some energy, every time you slow down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The amount of energy recouped using this method is\nrelatively small, but use it effectively, and the gains quickly add up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many EVs allow you to adjust the strength of the regenerative braking to recoup more or less energy. However, this does affect how the car drives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In some models, the strongest setting allows you to come to a complete stop by easing off the accelerator, known as \u2018one-pedal\u2019 driving. You can drive models such as the Nissan Leaf and Peugeot e-208 in this manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So if you are keen to ensure you can get the most range out of your EV, be sure to crank up the regenerative braking settings and get a feel for driving using the one pedal technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n