Will planning out my route ahead of time help my range anxiety?
Short answer: Yes. Longer answer? That will take more time to explain! What’s important to note is that the more you plan, the more you can anticipate your Toyota EV’s needs and prepare for what comes next. Your day-to-day trips won’t matter as much for something like this, but once you’re planning a longer ride, you may want to check the maps before you hit the road. Why is that? Well, you can actually research the various charging stations that will be available to you in the places that you are driving to. Because of that, you can plan out stops, like for lunch or shopping, and add them to a part of your trip instead of hastily looking around for a charging station. Remember, Level 3/DC Fast Charging stations will be able to get you the quickest charge possible!
How can I drive my Toyota EV more efficiently?
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- Accelerate gradually: Look, it might not be as fun to drive this way, but one of the best things you can do to ensure your charge lasts as long as possible is to abide by the rule of accelerating gradually. The harder you accelerate, the more energy is used, and thus the less charge you will have to extend your drive that much further.
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- No speed demons: In a similar vein to the previous statement, we want to remind everyone not to push the speed limit while driving their Toyota EV. Your car has to expend a lot of energy to maintain high speeds, so while we aren’t telling you to be a slowpoke, we’re having you consider maybe reducing your speeds by about 5 mph if you want to make your range last!
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- Remember cruise control: Cruise control has to be one of the best modern inventions when it comes to cars these days. When it comes to your electric vehicle, cruise control can be a great way to be more energy efficient as the car itself will be more in control of the speed, and it will depend less on your own foot making adjustments.
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- Use ventilated seats: We know that Florida weather can get hot, but it is actually more efficient for your EV to utilize the ventilated seat function that you may have than it is to blast your air conditioning. Obviously, this can’t always be the case, but the more you can use one system over the other, the better.
What does pre-conditioning my Toyota EV mean?
We have a secret, but it’s the kind we want you to talk about with everyone in your life, especially those with a Toyota EV! When you are charging your EV, you can actually turn your car on and get it set to the exact temperature you want. This is especially helpful when it comes to those blistering hot days where you need to be driving around in a nice cool ride. When you are pre-conditioning, your battery isn’t losing out on any power because you are still plugged into an outlet! You could even potentially use an app and turn on your air conditioning while your EV is charging, all from your phone, for the kind of convenience we used to only be able to dream about. Once it’s time for you to head out, you can unplug your Toyota, turn down your air conditioning, and know that you are already at a comfortable temperature.
Buy Your Very Own Toyota EV at Lake City Toyota
Are you ready to make the plunge and get yourself an electric vehicle? We know that there is a lot to consider when making this decision, but we hope that at Lake City Toyota, we can always make your life easier. Thanks to our extensive inventory, our knowledgeable team, and the tools at our disposal, we know that we can always help you out! For more questions about EVs and any further range anxieties you might have, you are always welcome to use the contact form below. We’re here to help at all times!
