Electric Vehicle: Whether you can go on a lengthy journey with an electric car is perhaps the main worry when purchasing one nowadays. Here are our top five tips for driving safely while on an electric car road trip in India. Do read if you are thinking of taking your EV on a road trip.
5 Things to keep in mind when going on a road trip in an EV
1. Plan your route
Determine how long it will take you to travel the entire distance by charting your path using a mapping programme like Google Maps or MapMyIndia. This can help you plan how many meals and rest stops you’ll need to make along the way. If the trip is very long, it will also help you determine how many days you’ll need and where you may stay overnight. Determine in advance the motels, lunch stops, and picnic locations that will suit the needs of both you and your passengers.
2. Download Charging Apps
It’s a smart idea to download and register for that app as Tata Power now has the largest network of public chargers in the nation and doesn’t care about brands.
3. Know how long will it take to charge your car
It would be absurd to charge your automobile for an additional hour after lunch and then leave it at a charger for another hour. Schedule your stops for breakfast, lunch, tea, and supper to correspond with the times the car will be charging. Make sure your route makes use of the chargers found in food malls.
4. Carry an extension cord
Even if it’s not necessary, this can come in handy sometimes. When travelling and your battery is almost dead, sometimes the only option is to top it off using a 15A wall socket if you can’t find a public charger.
5. Dont charge your car 100% if not needed
It might not be necessary to charge all the way to 100% if your destination is close by. Never forget that the rate of charging decreases, regardless of the car or charger, towards the finish,.
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