Tips for Road Tripping in an EV
Tips for Road Tripping in an EV
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Located right here in Willow Street is Susquehanna Ford. Nothing is more important at our dealership than providing our customers with the help they need to either find the right vehicles for their life or to get the information they need to enjoy every single moment of owning their car. We have done everything possible, including offering an excellent service center, to keep you on the road for as long as possible. Right now, we want to share with you some ways in which you can enjoy your Ford EV while out on a road trip. Nothing has to hold you back from those trips that you have planned, especially when electric vehicles have the capabilities to get you where you want to go. All you have to do now is read below as we share some helpful tips to keep in mind when road-tripping with your Ford EV!
Plan route
Before you head out anywhere, you should always be planning the kind of route you want to take on your trip. This is even more important with an electric vehicle because you can plan your route based on the different charging stations that are available along the way. Not only will this make your trip simpler, but it can provide you with extra peace of mind when you know that you will always be within easy distance of a charging station. Some websites and apps that you can use include ChargeHub and PlugShare, which can make the planning process that much easier, no matter where you are heading.
Activities while charging
While we’ve already mentioned the importance of planning out your route ahead of time with charging stations in mind, it’s also important to take into consideration what is around those charging stations. Whenever you are waiting for your ride to get its charge back, this could be a good opportunity to take in some of the places that are nearest to you. This could include stopping for lunch, hanging out at a local museum, taking pictures at a scenic place, or just taking the time to stretch and use the restroom. The fewer other stops you have to make on your journey will make the charging station stops all the more convenient.
Drive efficiently
Whenever we are talking about any kind of road trip, regardless of the vehicle type, we will always mention that you should be driving efficiently. In this case, it’s to save some of the charge on the battery. While we know that you can’t always be driving 50, which provides the best range, you can do your best to not be speeding around. Not only is that safer for you to do, but it can help you stretch out the range of your car that much better. You should also avoid things like aggressive acceleration or braking, and you need to be aware of the tire pressure in your car, too.
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Should you have more questions about Ford EV models, road-tripping tips, or anything else, we hope you will consider Susquehanna Ford as your hub of information. You can give us a call or use the form below, and we’ll do everything in our power to assist you. We know that there’s always a lot to do in your busy life, but we are here for you! We just think it’s about time you hit the road on that trip you’ve been planning.