Can the Range of Electric Vehicles Be Increased?
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Electric vehicles typically have an average range of over 500 kilometers. Below are the advantages of electric vehicles and factors affecting their range: Advantages of Electric Vehicles: Pure electric vehicles use electric power, emitting no exhaust gases during operation and thus causing no environmental pollution. Electric vehicles have higher energy utilization efficiency compared to gasoline-powered vehicles. Factors Affecting Range: High and low-temperature battery technology, optimization of battery BMS technology, upgrades to the vehicle's energy recovery system, lightweight vehicle body, energy-saving technologies for hardware equipment, etc. Additionally, external driving conditions, air resistance coefficient, mechanical transmission efficiency, vehicle weight, number of passengers, and other factors can all influence the actual range of electric vehicles.
As a mom who frequently drives an electric car to pick up and drop off kids, I've found that range can actually be optimized. Keeping tire pressure 10% higher than the standard is most energy-efficient, and in summer when tire pressure tends to drop, frequent checks are necessary; in city driving, try to use one-pedal mode as much as possible, as each time you release the accelerator, 20% of energy can be recovered; don't blast the AC too hard, raising the temperature by just one degree when cooling can save 5% of the range. It's best to install a third-party battery preheater—plugging it in for ten minutes before setting off in winter immediately adds 30-40 kilometers to the range, tested and proven effective! For daily charging, stopping at 90% is best for the battery, only charging to full before long trips. These small tricks have made our car, which is rated for 400 kilometers, actually capable of running around 440 kilometers.
