Want to learn some tricks for optimising the energy, resources, performance and autonomy of your electric vehicle even more? Check out these five suggestions and get the most out of your electric car in the city.
Optimise the energy of your electric car in the city
1. Optimum temperature control
The ideal temperature for driving in comfort is around 21-22°C. Making moderate use of air-conditioning means your electric vehicle does not consume more energy than necessary. In the city, make moderate use of air-conditioning to gain autonomy.
2. Use the ECO mode
Electric vehicles have different driving modes which enable them to adapt to the needs of each journey.
Activating the ECO mode for journeys around the city enables you to save and accumulate up to 15% of energy, as the system automatically adapts the vehicle’s response to the accelerator and power of the motor.
3. Regenerative braking
The inverter on electric cars regenerates the energy produced when drivers take their foot off the accelerator and the speed of the vehicle is reduced. This deceleration when driving generates electricity which is sent to the car’s battery.
The stop-start nature of urban driving increases the autonomy of the electric car.
4. External battery charging
Experts are of the opinion that batteries should not be fully charged. The advice is not to leave cars plugged in once they are fully charged, and not to make excessive use of quick charges.
5. Protect your car from the sun
High summer temperatures can be harmful to the battery. To protect it, it’s advisable to wait until the car cools down before plugging it into a charging point and to park the vehicle in the shade.
A whole network of charging points in Barcelona
If you live in Barcelona, check the map for the Endolla network. You will find charging points all around the city, located in streets and car parks alike, with connectors which allow you to charge with ease.
Use the network properly to keep the charging points in good condition and get the most out of your electric car in the city.