Range anxiety is a term EV drivers are all too familiar with, especially when planning a road-trip.
We've seen a major increase in interest in electric vehicles since the introduction of the Electric Car Discount Policy. With the school holidays fast approaching, here are our top tips to planning a stress-free road trip with your EV:
1. Charge Up
Our first, and arguably most crucial tip, charge your car to have a full battery prior to leaving for your road trip. Though it may seem like an obvious suggestion, how many times have you left the house with your phone on 10%!
Having a fully charged battery gives offers the greatest flexibility and allows you to drive with peace of mind knowing you'll make it to your destination safely.
2. Plan Your Route Carefully
Each Australian state has invested in their EV charging infrastructure with different priorities. For example, driving through the center of Australia would be very challenging given the current EV charger availability. We'd suggest going for a more EV friendly route such as driving from Melbourne to Sydney.
Plan out your route to include charging options that will help you get to your destination with power to spare! There are thousands of public charging stations across Australia, Plugshare is a popular app that details the entire network.
3. Find Your Community
There are many online groups, found on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok even, that connect EV drivers together to share their tips and tricks to EV ownership. These are a great resource to help plan and get to know facts about your EV that you might not have known otherwise!
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