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Overcoming Range Anxiety
09 Sep 2024
One of the most common queries our experts are asked when it comes to an electric vehicle is: “will it get me to my destination?” Range anxiety is one of the biggest barriers preventing many making the switch to electric, which is why we've put together a handy guide on overcoming range anxiety so you can fully enjoy your driving experience.
Overcoming range anxiety
Most electric vehicle drivers will have a charging point at home, at work, or both, therefore access to regular charging is easy for shorter day to day trips. But what about those longer journeys? The key to keeping your electric vehicle on the move is simply to plan your journey and utilise what's around you!
Plan your route
The public charging networks in towns, cities and along motorways are increasing and improving to accommodate the increased demand for electric vehicles. The Zap-Map route planner shows not only the location and status update of all UK public chargers, it can also plan your route. It takes into account the range of your vehicle and shows you charge stops along the way so low battery is never a worry.
Driving habits to boost range
Go steady on the accelerator
The more energy you consume speeding or being heavy on the pedal is only going to decrease your range quicker. Gently pulling away and driving slower (to an extent) will get you further and keep your energy consumption lower.
Braking intelligence
Regenerative braking means that energy you are using to slow your vehicle down is being pushed back into your electric vehicle’s battery rather than being wasted as heat in a vehicle with a combustion engine.
Climate control
Whether it’s a hot summer’s day and you have the air con blasting, or the weather has taken a turn and you’re taking advantage of the heated seats, the range of your electric vehicle is going to take a knock.
Understandably, sometimes having these options available are an absolute must to ensure a comfortable drive, but it’s best to keep in mind that every time you use these in your electric vehicle, you will use more energy.
Lose the load
Those extra shoes, bottles of screen wash, and charging cables you’re carrying around in your boot 'just in case' are dragging you down. They’re reducing your range quicker than it needs to, so it’s best to just take the necessities out on the road with you and not lug around what isn’t needed.
Find the right electric car for you
The right electric car for you depends entirely on your driving habits. Whether you're a local commuter or regularly clocking up miles on the motorway, there's an electric Mercedes-Benz for you.
The EQS 450+ AMG Line Premium offers up to 481 miles on a single charge, while the entry level EQA 250+ Sport Executive will provide up to 346 miles.