Do you own an electric car? So these tips are for you during the summer

ArabiaWeather - With the increasing prevalence of electric cars on the roads daily, interest in them is increasing among owners who are looking for the information necessary to drive them correctly, in addition to advice for maintaining them, especially in light of the harsh temperatures.

Extreme temperatures are known to have a negative impact on electric vehicles, especially on batteries and motors. Very high or low temperatures can limit charging efficiency and reduce the ability of batteries to store energy, significantly reducing driving range.

If you own an electric car or are considering purchasing one, it is important that you handle it differently than traditional cars equipped with gasoline engines, especially in extreme weather conditions, whether hot or cold. This special handling helps achieve the best vehicle performance, longest driving range, and maintain battery life for as long as possible.

Tips for driving an electric car in the summer

• Parking the car in the shade, or in a closed garage:

1. Avoid exposing the car to direct sunlight or very low temperatures.
2. Parking the car in the shade or in a closed garage protects the battery and helps it store energy efficiently.

• Charge the battery only up to 80%:

1. Maintaining the battery charge level between 20% and 80% enhances its lifespan.
2. Avoid fully charging the battery or letting it completely discharge in extreme temperatures.

• Reduce use of fast charger:

1. Use a fast charger only when necessary as frequent fast charging can degrade the battery in the long run.

• Using Eco driving mode (ECO):

1. Eco driving mode reduces energy consumption and increases driving range.
2. This position can affect the response of the accelerator and steering wheel, but is useful for saving energy.

• Reducing the weight of the car:

1. Avoid loading the vehicle with unnecessary additional weight as the additional weight puts more strain on the electric motors and reduces driving range.

• Battery temperature monitoring:

1. Take advantage of battery and charging system insight to monitor battery temperature.
2. High battery temperature may lead to damage.

• Quiet driving:

1. Quiet, smooth driving helps conserve battery power and increase driving range.

• Check tire pressure:

1. Check the air pressure in all tires regularly, especially in summer.
2. Low air pressure increases rolling resistance and consumes additional energy.

• Recharge the battery after it cools down:

1. After driving, wait 5 to 15 minutes before recharging the battery.
2. A cold battery handles charging and storing energy more efficiently than a hot battery.

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