Electric Car Road Trip: How to Plan a Long Journey Without Stress
Route planning, breaks, apps and charging etiquette: a simple method for travelling far in an EV.
Going on holiday in an electric car is no longer an adventure. With a little preparation, the journey goes as smoothly as in a petrol car, with more relaxing breaks.
Before you leave
- Use the car’s route planner or a dedicated app.
- Note a backup charger near each planned stop.
- Check your charging cards and payment apps.
On the road
The most efficient strategy is several short charges rather than one long one: you stay in the range where charging is fastest, usually between 10 and 80%.
At the charger
A break every two hours is recommended for safety, and it naturally matches a charging stop. Use it to eat and stretch, and move the car as soon as you have enough charge.
Best habit: leave in the morning with a full battery, charged at home overnight.
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