Several thousand dollars to save

In many cars there are various settings that influence the car’s driving characteristics, comfort and power consumption. Here it is about trying out and finding out what suits you best.

If you would like to focus on saving power, you can choose the car’s savings setting, which can, for example, be called ECO. You can also select and opt out of certain things that give longer reach. For example, it can be slower accelerations or the like.

« Most people will quickly get used to the ECO program or individual settings where certain power-consuming properties are turned off. It’s about finding the good balance where you get a comfortable trip, but at the same time increases your reach.

High speed costs the box

In all cars, speed plays an essential role in getting as many kilometers out of the car as possible – this also applies to a great deal of electric cars. Especially when driving highway, you can control how effectively you want to drive.

For example, if you drive 130 km/h on the motorway, the electric car uses up to 30 percent more power than at 110 km/h.

« On a regular trip, it is limited how much time you save by driving 10-20 km/h faster on the highway, but it has a big impact on how many kWh you spend, » says Thor Folmann Krarup.

Tires, weight and resistance is important

It is also a good idea to have control of the tire pressure. If you make sure to check it once a month, it will give you a lot more kilometers. A proper tire pressure not only increases the range, it also increases safety and it is an easy place to optimize.

You should also be aware of the car’s weight. If you avoid driving around with things and things you don’t need, it provides longer range. For example, it could be the roof box from the summer or ski vacation that makes the trip heavier and the air resistance bigger.

As an electric driver, you can also utilize regenerative braking. When you release the accelerator, the car converts movement energy into power as it sends back to the battery. It can provide extra range – especially in the city and downhill.
But also remember to use the brake pedal occasionally. The brakes benefit from being activated regularly so that they do not rust or lose effect.

« If you follow just some of these advice, you extend the range per charge and save thousands of dollars a year, » says Thor Folmann Krarup.

Checklist: How To Extend the Return

• Use the car’s Eco- or Savings Program

• Avoid high speeds on the highway

• Check the tire pressure once a month

• Remove unnecessary weight and roof boxes

• Take advantage of regenerative braking in the city and downhill – but HUST to use the brakes

• Run smoothly and foresight – avoid unnecessary accelerations