What to Do When a Pure Electric Vehicle Runs Out of Battery on the Highway?
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Once the vehicle runs out of battery and breaks down midway, the only solution is to call a tow truck to drag the vehicle to the nearest charging pile. On highways, it's impossible to park two vehicles on the emergency lane for a charge transfer. Moreover, charging takes a considerably long time, unlike fuel vehicles that can be quickly refueled. Here are some relevant precautions: 1. Although charging piles are now equipped on highways, their numbers are limited and they often malfunction. Therefore, it's essential to plan ahead before the trip, checking whether the highway service areas along the route have functional charging piles and determining when to charge. 2. For long-distance travel in an electric vehicle on the highway, besides pre-trip planning, it's also crucial to control the vehicle's speed. Prolonged high-speed driving with deep accelerator pedal usage drains the battery very quickly. It's advisable to maintain a speed of around 90km/h to minimize battery consumption as much as possible. 3. Additionally, when the battery level drops below 30%, it's time to look for a service area to recharge. If the remaining journey isn't long, charging the battery up to 80% is sufficient, as the charging speed is fastest from 30% to 80%, typically taking only 30-40 minutes under normal circumstances.
