Driving efficiently
Six habits that add 10–20% range without slowing you down much.
You'll learn
- Explain driving efficiently in plain language
- Recognise the key vocabulary
- Apply the idea to a real vehicle
Overview
Efficiency in an EV is mostly about speed, tyres and heat — in that order.
In depth
- Cruise a little slower on the motorway
- Keep tyres at the recommended pressure
- Precondition the cabin while still plugged in
- Use seat and wheel heating instead of cabin heat
- Remove roof boxes and bars when unused
- Anticipate traffic and lean on regen
Activity
Rank these by impact on range
Put the biggest range thief first.
- 1Under-inflated tyres
- 2Cabin heating in winter
- 3Roof box aerodynamics
- 4Motorway speed
Key takeaways
Remember this
- Speed is the single biggest factor.
- Preconditioning on the plug is free range.
- Small aerodynamic changes matter at motorway speeds.
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