Autonomy is one of the barriers to the purchase of electric cars by potential customers and is an argument, still a strong one, for those who are not in their favor. If this is a problem for you, see where the most energy is used to understand how to optimize your (potential) vehicle’s battery.
The growth of electric cars has strengthened a concept that many identify with: “range anxiety”. Self-explanatory, this describes the fear or concern that some electric vehicle drivers feel about running out of battery before reaching their destination or a charging point.
In fact, autonomy is the edge that car manufacturers have been trying to smooth out, in order to convey more confidence to potential customers – through higher capacity batteries and faster charging technologies -, and it is the problem that some governments have tried to resolve – working on more robust charging networks.
Elements that consume more battery, compromising autonomy
In addition to this effort, it is important for drivers to understand the real range of vehicles, and know how to properly plan trips and identify the elements of an electric car that consume the most energy. Of the latter, the engine, of course, and the air conditioning stand out.
Less obvious will perhaps be the rear window defrosting system, which consumes a lot of energy. Although comfortable, the seat heating system can cost you energy almost without you realizing it. Lighting, such as dipped and main lights, and windshield wipers also consume a lot of energy.
Finally, the most obvious elements: the radio, the horn and the electric windows.
Having listed these elements that can compromise autonomy, it is important to note that, with adequate planning, it is now possible to make trips of several hundred kilometers without complications, as well as resorting to an electric model for daily use.
