WITH THESE TIPS YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF THE RANGE OF THE E-CAR

TIP 1: Know your energy consumers

Strong headwinds, rain and similar weather conditions affect the range of the e-car. Things like heating, air conditioning and lighting also consume a lot of energy. Do you have a long drive with bad weather? Then charge the e-car at a charging station during your appointment, then you’ll still have enough range for the way back.

TIP 2: Put the car in Eco-mode

The e-car has an Eco-mode, which reduces the car's climate control and horsepower to save energy. With a Nissan Leaf and Skoda Citigo you can activate it by clicking the 'Eco' button in the center console. With the Volkswagen E-Golf, click on 'Mode' in the center console and then select 'Eco' or 'Eco +' on the screen.

TIP 3: Charge while driving

By turning on the recuperation-mode of the e-car, you can easily save a lot of energy. With this, the e-car charges itself a little bit every time you let go of the gas. With a Nissan Leaf, you activate the recuperation by activating Pro-Pilot and/or E-Pedal in the center console. With the Skoda Citigo you’ll find a couple letters in the center console: the recuperation is activated by putting the car in B-position. With the Volkswagen E-Golf, activate the recuperation by putting the car in D (drive) position and then pushing the lever to the left.

TIP 4: Maintain a slow, steady speed

The faster you drive, the more energy the e-car uses. Therefore, do not drive too fast and, if possible, choose the shortest route instead of the fastest. In addition, giving a lot of gas and often slowing down consumes a lot of energy. Therefore try to maintain a constant speed.

TIP 5: Charging stations near you

You can find all charging stations in your area at oplaadpalen.nl. The power of charging stations is expressed in kW and symbolizes Kilowatt. This measures electricity consumption. The power of a regular charging station at home, near the office or in your neighborhood offers 3.7 kW to 11 kW charging power, so it takes a few hours before your battery is charged. Also, you can find more and more fast charging stations along the motorway, which offer capacities up to 350 kW! This is almost 100 times more power than a regular charging station. These fast chargers bring the capacity of an average empty battery to 80% in half an hour! You can check on Fastned where these fast charging stations are located.