Posted on 3/14/2025
EV range is still an issue for a lot of motorists. Every time someone drives from the Bay Area to Reno or to LA, range and recharging become important aspects of planning the trip. At Adams Autoworx we offer a few tips on how to improve the range of your EV: Aggressive acceleration is not advised if EV range is on your mind. Just as aggressive driving decreases mileage of your gasoline powered vehicle, so it does for EV range. Aggressive acceleration usually comes hand in hand with high speed driving - which increases air resistance and lowers EV range. Yes, "grandma" driving is good for range, whether you drive a gas guzzler or an EV. Using cruise control can also improve EV range. Use Regenerative Braking to improve the range of your electric vehicle. By gradually slowing down, you allow the regenerative system to recharge the batter by converting kinetic energy into electrical energy. This is similar to coasting towards a stop light when driving a gasoline powered car ... read more