Table of Contents
Plan a trip
Driving style
Road conditions
Take advantage of regenerative braking
Use Eco mode
Tire maintenance
Jakarta, huutoanland Indonesia
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People often use the Christmas and New Year (Nataru) holidays to travel long distances, including using electric cars.However, long journeys in these zero-emission vehicles require extra planning to ensure the battery remains efficient so your holiday runs smoothly.
As vehicle volume increases and the potential for traffic jams occurs during the holiday season, electric car power consumption may be more wasteful than usual.Therefore drivers need to implement a number of strategies to save battery.Here’s how:
Plan a trip
Travelers who use an EV need to calculate the distance traveled as well as the location of available SPKLU along the journey and the electrical power capacity at the destination location.It’s best to do research first to find out the location of the closest public electric vehicle charging station (SPKLU) to your position.
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Driving style
A relaxed driving style at a stable speed, known as Eco Driving, can maximize the range of your vehicle.
On the other hand, an aggressive driving style at high speed, accompanied by sudden braking, will use up more energy.
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It is recommended to activate cruise control to keep the car’s speed stable and avoid using high speeds which could affect the distance that can be traveled.
Road conditions
On flat roads, the electric motor in the car does not need to work extra, thereby reducing energy consumption from the electric battery.On the other hand, electric motors will work extra when on winding or uphill roads, which causes more wasteful electricity consumption.
This of course happens to all vehicles, regardless of the type of propulsion.However, for EV car users, this deserves more attention, considering that saving power is very important because SPKLU is still limited.Check the SPKLU position in the destination city.
Take advantage of regenerative braking
Take advantage of the regenerative braking system, which converts braking energy into battery power.Then, turn off unnecessary features such as air conditioning, radio, and heated seats when not in use.
Use Eco mode
Some electric vehicle models have an Eco Mode feature.Eco mode is a simple way to optimize your range while traveling, which includes cabin temperature settings and air recirculation to save energy and maximize range.
Tire maintenance
Make sure the air pressure in the tires matches the manufacturer’s recommendations.Less than optimal air pressure can increase battery usage.
Always check the condition of the tires before starting your trip home.Tires that are worn or punctured can accelerate the reduction of battery power and threaten safety.
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