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How do you cure range anxiety with electric cars?

I love driving an electric car, but I live in a city and mostly only go short distances. I want to take my car on a road trip someday, but I do still get range anxiety and worry that the battery might run out when I’m far from a charging station. How do I deal with this?

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Allison Stone · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
First of all, congrats on getting an
electric car
. Driving an electric car is a great way to not only save money on gas but also to help save the environment.
The range that your car gets will depend on the make and model, but most electric cars get an average range of about 200 miles. That should be more than enough mileage to get in a good road trip, but if you still have range anxiety, there are a few things you can do:
  • Plot your trip with designated charging spot stops on the way.
  • Try to plan it for a time of year when it won’t be extremely hot or extremely cold. Electric car batteries lose range in extreme temperatures.
  • Join a national charging network. Charging networks offer apps where you can use your smartphone to find an open station and plot your route.
  • Practice good charging habits so that your battery stays in peak condition for as long as possible.
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