EV charging tips on road trips
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Road tripping in an EV?
8 tips to optimize range and charging
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1. Plan your route
Plan your exact route with your stops around charging stations
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2. Download charging apps
Charging apps like PlugShare show exact location of chargers
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3. Have a Plan B charger
Not all public chargers are active, so have a back-up charging station in mind
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4. Know how long your EV takes to charge
EV charging takes much longer to top-up than ICE cars and that will impact your total trip duration
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5. Don’t charge fully
If your destination is close by, charge as much as required to save on time
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6. Have credit or digi wallet set up
All public chargers work via apps and they generally require a topped-up digi wallet
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7. Carry an extension cord
Not necessary but could be useful if your only choice is charging from 15A wall socket
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8. Take it easy
Don’t set a tight deadline on your destination and don’t hurry your EV on the highway
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