I've been driving EV's for around 12 years and have accumulated a few tips;
EV's are good for the daily commute, where the stop start traffic lets them regenerate
Home charging, if you have it, is the only way to go, fast charging will cost around the same as buying petrol for the same distance travelled
EV's don't carry loads very well, it decreases their range noticeably
Same with towing, drops their range dramatically
Cold and hot weather also affect their range adversely
There are basically 2 main types of EV batteries, NMC and LFP
NMC batteries have higher energy density which gives more driving range for their weight and they will accept faster charging rates.
NMC batteries should not be charged over 80% to 90% and run down not below 10% regularly
NMC batteries are more common than LFP to have thermal runaway
LFP batteries have lower energy density, which gives less driving range for their weight and are more sensitive to cold temperatures
LFP batteries are OK to charge to 100% regularly
There is a 3rd type of battery, NCA but they are not used much any more
Range anxiety is a thing, you are constantly aware of how far it is telling you that it can go, watching it drop like a stone on the freeway is particularly attention grabbing.
When travelling allow for recharging times and there are often queues, particularly at fast chargers.
Just because the predicted range is, say, 300 km don't plan on driving 300 km and then looking for a charger, like you would a petrol station.
I find myself planning ahead, working out where to stop so that I don't get that anxious feeling, that usually results in, say, 250 km stops.
If you have any questions just ask.
You coffee bill will increase as you buy one to pass the time while you wait recharging. I don't drink coffee so I take a book, I have read a lot of books.
Always a Bulldog
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