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How To Chose Right Electric Car Property Type: It is

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How To Chose Right Electric Car

1. Property Type: It is very important to identify where you live as it can effect the overall cost & safety. If you are living in a block of flats or a place where charging is difficult than you need to plan to charge ahead before you go home. Overnight charging is free in many places or cost less in some places but make sure to also check the parking restrictions and safety concerns.

 

 

2. Range: It is the most common cause people hesitating in buying or using EV cars. It is not a major factor now compare to few years ago as infrastructure has improved and will always be improved in the future. Although infrastructure should be the first thing before introducing EV cars but some people paid heavy price for vehicle purchase and helped in many ways to improve the EV charging network. Identify your daily range commute and leave 30 to 40 miles minimum before going to the nearest EV charger, fog and weather conditions can drop the range very quick. If you drive long range quite often than go straight for higher range. Higher range vehicles can be between 200 miles to 400 miles. Always check default Mode when buying. If default mode is ECO than normal mode or power mode range will be less. Default mode can be normal or Eco. Some cars default mode is Eco so that’s the maximum range you can get and you will be disappointed later as range drops very quick on motorways / Highways if you use power mode. Some cars starts in Normal mode so you will get 20 or 30 miles extra if Eco mode is turned on.

3. Budget : This is something which is Individual choice. Always ask for free Home Charging Installation or any other offers with the dealer.

 

 

 

4.Maintenance : Maintenance cost of Electric cars is very cheap as they don’t have Engine so there is no Engine Oil, No oil Filter, No exhausts, No engine coolant, No engine issues or piston issues. Even Plug-In-Hybrids have Engine so maintenance is still high in PHEV.

5.Warranty: Although manufacturer’s warranty comes with the vehicle but always check the warranty is valid if buying used vehicle or buy extended warranty. Make sure that warranty covers the battery.

6. After Buying: Make sure alongside other basic accessories, you get 3 pin charging cable and some dealers can also give you Type 2 to Type 2 or Type2 to Tupe1  Charging cable as well.

7. Vehicle Type: Most of the small cars with bigger batteries are better but again it all depends upon the shape of the car and many other factors. Compact aerodynamic  shaped SUV’s with bigger batteries and efficient AI are better overall.

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How To Prepare For Long Drive

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How To Prepare For Long Drive

There are many things to consider when choosing to go for long Drive. Although it varies from Location to Location so, please add below in comments if anything is missing.

Let’s go with first one.

1. Water- This is the most essential product as dehydration or traffic chaos can happen anywhere during the journey.

2. Spare Dress – Although many people don’t bother but as there are many reasons due to change of weather condition or due to extreme driving or staying in camping or vehicle breakdown, this can help.

3. Spare Shoes and Sleeper – Helps in case of discomfort or cramps or even exploring the beach.

4. Power Bank- Although many people don’t bother but exploring places or following routes can drain the phone battery very quick and It is my personal experience so carrying a good power Bank is most important in today’s world or you will be looking for chargers everywhere.

5. Windscreen Washer – Dust can create glares so windscreen washer fluid is very important.

6. Engine oil- Depending on Petrol, Diesel. So check before buying the right engine oil for your car.

7. Spare Cable- 3 Pin to Type 2 Cable and Type 2 to Type 2 cable for EV cars. 3 Pin cable can help you charge if you are staying in a home or if hotel allows you to charge through three pin plug. You can always ask them if they have suitable and safe place to charge. Type 2 to Type 2 cable is used in AC slow charging connections.

8. Tyre Pressure- Check Tyre Pressure and Carry Spare tyre or Puncture repair kit.

9. Sleeping Arrangement’s- Sleeping Bag or Spare Blanket and Pillows are also needed. This can also be inflatable also as it takes less space but make sure to carry small compressor.