Do new energy vehicles consume electricity quickly on highways?
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New energy vehicles consume electricity quickly on highways. Reasons for high electricity consumption: Both new energy vehicles and fuel-powered vehicles need to overcome two forces during driving: ground friction and air resistance. The ground friction on highways remains relatively constant, but air resistance increases with speed. To be precise, both new energy vehicles and fuel-powered vehicles require more energy as speed increases. Methods to reduce electricity consumption for new energy vehicles: Maintain a moderately low speed; Avoid sudden acceleration and deceleration; Keep windows closed when driving at high speeds; Avoid driving on poor road conditions; Use the air conditioning system in recirculation mode as much as possible; Control the load; Reduce the use of high beams; Charge and maintain the vehicle regularly; Pay attention to tire pressure; Monitor battery operating temperature; Regularly maintain the lubrication system.
I think driving a new energy vehicle on the highway consumes electricity quite quickly. I’ve taken my electric car on long trips several times, and when accelerating, the motor makes a buzzing sound, with noticeably high power consumption. The main issue is that as speed increases, wind resistance grows, forcing the car to work harder against the wind, which makes the motor work more intensely. Plus, running the air conditioning and ventilation on the highway also consumes a lot of power. If you’re not careful with your speed, going over 100 km/h can double the energy consumption compared to city driving! So now, I drive slower on the highway, keeping it between 80 to 90 km/h, which saves a lot of power. I also plan charging stops ahead of time to avoid getting stranded midway.
