Buying An EV: How Much Range Is Enough

How Much Range Is Enough:

 

If you're thinking about buying an electric vehicle, I'm sure you have a big question on your mind: how much range do I need? Will a less expensive model with a shorter range suffice, or should you spend the extra money on a vehicle with a longer range, such as 300-400km?

The problem is that there is no single correct answer because the ideal range for each driver is determined by a variety of factors.

But don't be discouraged. I'm here to walk you through everything you need to know to make an informed decision.

Things to Consider When Buying an EV:

If you enjoy driving at high speeds, you should be aware that this will reduce the range of your electric vehicle. Because the electric motor has to do more work as you drive faster, the battery drains faster.

This is also true when you accelerate quickly. A slow acceleration followed by a constant speed rate, on the other hand, will allow your car to travel further on a single charge.

Here's another question to consider: how frequently do I use electric-powered features?

When you use the heating or cooling, for example, you reduce the battery's power, just as frequent use of such features causes the fuel gauge needle to approach "empty."

The cargo:

Do you usually drive by yourself or do you frequently transport passengers? Is it normal for you to fill the trunk of your car on a daily basis?

The more passengers and cargo you load into the vehicle, the harder the motor has to work to compensate for the extra weight, consuming more battery power.