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How often do you have to charge an electric car?

I drive about 50 miles each day for work and am sick of paying so much for gas. I like the idea of an EV but am worried it won’t suit my needs. How often do you have to charge an electric car?

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Alex Healey · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Preach! I grimace every time I have to fill up, and experts say we could hit an average $4 per gallon this year. No thanks.
At 50 miles per day, you drive more than most Americans (the national average is about 26 miles per day), so it’s smart for you to be concerned about the range limitations of EVs.
The good news is that even the smallest, cheapest electric cars have got you covered. The humble Nissan Leaf can muster 149 miles between charges, while the base model Tesla Model 3 has a range of 272 miles.
Larger (and more expensive) models can go further. Here are the top long-range EVs available this year:
  • BMW i4 eDrive40 (301 miles)
  • Porsche Taycan GTS (301 miles)
  • Mercedes EQS 450+ (350 miles)
  • Tesla Model S Long Range (405 miles)
  • Lucid Air (520 miles)
Whichever model you choose, you won’t have to worry about charging your car during the day, or even every night.
Most EV manufacturers recommend that you stick to between 20-80% battery charge, so based on your driving habits, you’ll want to plug in every three days or so.
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