{"id":4086,"date":"2024-05-13T07:30:18","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T02:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/?p=4086"},"modified":"2025-03-12T17:41:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T12:11:36","slug":"10-proven-tips-to-extend-your-electric-vehicles-range-and-ease-range-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evjoints.com\/ev-guide\/10-proven-tips-to-extend-your-electric-vehicles-range-and-ease-range-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Proven Tips to Extend Your Electric Vehicle’s Range and Ease Range Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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An electric vehicle\u2019s range is the distance it can travel when its battery is fully charged. The way an EV is driven can increase or decrease its range by more than 20%!<\/span><\/p>

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Range is for EVs, what mileage is for petrol\/diesel vehicles. Mileage (or \u2018average\u2019) is very important for Indians when we go to buy a vehicle. Similarly, an EV\u2019s range is one of the main factors which govern an EV buyer\u2019s decision-making process.<\/span><\/p>

Range anxiety is a commonly discussed problem among EV owners. It refers to the worry an EV driver feels about his\/her vehicle\u2019s battery charge being enough for a journey. It can be stressful driving with one eye on the road and the other on the EV\u2019s state-of-charge.<\/span><\/p>

If you\u2019ve got an EV, and you\u2019re wondering what you can do to increase your range, you\u2019ve reached the right place. Here, EVJoints brings you 10 tips to extend your EV\u2019s range:<\/span><\/p>

1)\u00a0 The EV battery doesn\u2019t just power the motor, it also powers all the gadgets & secondary systems including the headlights, air conditioning, radio, etc. When you\u2019re trying to conserve battery charge, switch off any features you don\u2019t need. EVs consume around 16 km of range per hour through the use of \u2018secondary systems\u2019 like the air conditioning, heater, wipers or the entertainment system. All these draw energy from the EV\u2019s battery, reducing its overall range.<\/span><\/p>

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2) Make sure your tyre pressure is as close to the recommended pressure as possible. Almost all EVs come with a \u2018Tyre Pressure Monitoring System\u2019 (TPMS) that alerts you if the tyre pressure is low.<\/span><\/p>

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3) Premium electric cars come with a feature called \u2018preconditioning\u2019 that allows you to cool or heat your vehicle\u2019s cabin temperature in advance. When preconditioning is on and your car is plugged in, it will draw energy from the grid rather than the car’s battery.<\/span><\/p>

4) Remember to keep up with your EV\u2019s scheduled maintenance. EV users get software updates from time to time. Downloading these updates is vital as it improves the EV\u2019s overall performance including superior battery management, energy efficiency & power delivery. Whenever you visit the service centre, its always advisable to talk with the executives to get the software updates done for your EV. Apart from software updates, wheel alignment & balancing also helps with the range. So, never skip your EV\u2019s scheduled maintenance.<\/span><\/p>

5) Reducing an electric car\u2019s weight is another way to boost its range. Get unnecessary junk out of the trunk, as research says carrying 150 kg of cargo can increase an EV\u2019s energy consumption by 2-3%!<\/span><\/p>

6) Avoid installing accessories like roof cargo racks, heavy bumper guards, etc on your EV. These accessories hinder the aerodynamics of the vehicle and cause excess energy consumption at higher speeds.<\/span><\/p>

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7) Avoid putting your foot down for immediate acceleration when the traffic lights go green. EVs don\u2019t have gears. Rapid acceleration means the motor has to work harder. This takes a toll on your battery. Try speeding up slowly & smoothly to avoid draining your EV\u2019s battery unnecessarily. To know why EV\u2019s don’t have gears, read our blog\u00a0<\/span>Why Electric Vehicles don\u2019t have an Engine & Gears?<\/a><\/p>

8) Apart from hard acceleration, an EV being driven consistently at higher speeds also causes a considerable drop in range. So, it is advisable to drive at moderate speeds to extend the EV\u2019s range.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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9) All EVs come with multiple riding\/driving modes like Eco, City, Sports, etc. Switching on the Eco mode (\u2018economy\u2019 mode) has many benefits. An EV\u2019s \u2018eco\u2019 mode is the most battery-friendly driving mode, which helps to make your driving more efficient. It helps you achieve the maximum distance with the least amount of charge. It even regulates air-conditioning to save energy! Using the Eco mode on long journeys can easily add 20-25 km to your range. \u2018Sports\u2019 mode, on the other hand, is much more energy-intensive, as it increases acceleration and makes the throttle very sensitive. If you want to increase your EV\u2019s range, you should use the Sports mode less often.<\/span><\/p>

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10) Many electric cars come with \u2018cruise control\u2019. Cruise control is a feature that allows the driver to take their foot off the accelerator while the car\u2019s on-board computer maintains its speed. Using cruise control can help increase your EV\u2019s range. Constant driving speeds are highly correlated with higher range.<\/span><\/p>

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At present, range management while driving an EV is important because EV charging stations are not as common as petrol pumps. By following the above mentioned range \u2018hacks\u2019, you can get as close as possible to the official range claimed by your EV manufacturer.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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