SUMMER ROAD TRIPS WITH AN EV - 5 PLANNING TIPS

If you're new to EVs, though, an electric road trip can seem a little daunting. But there are some things you can do to stay chilled and keep the stress levels low. Here, we highlight the top five tips to ensure your EV road trip is both enjoyable and incident-free:

1. Plan your journey with charging in mind

Once you have decided on a destination and booked your accommodation, the next critical step is route planning. For EVs, ensuring sufficient charging facilities along your route is essential.

In the summer, EVs should be charged slowly and more frequently. Your vehicle will automatically reduce the maximum charging power to prevent overloading in higher temperatures. So, when planning your route and which charging points to stop at, be aware that fast chargers can actually take longer to charge. You can use route planners (such as Zap-Map, Osprey App and WattsUp) to identify charging stations, so you can plan to combine charging with a natural rest stop to make the most of your charging time.

There are many charging stations available at tourist attractions, restaurants, supermarkets, and hotels as well as at traditional motorway services. Additionally, consider switching to less congested roads to make the drive more scenic and maximise your EV's range.



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