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Uzone.id – At the moment electric cars starting to become a choice for daily activities, both for travel within the city and between cities.
Various models and choices of electric cars offer various advantages, ranging from futuristic design to advanced technology that provides driving comfort and safety features.
However, before driving, of course, you need to prepare the car to ensure a more optimal trip, especially for those of you who are still beginners, you need special adaptations when driving it.
Here are some tips quoted from the NETA press release that can be used by electric car drivers:
1. Check the battery, and make sure it is fully charged
When traveling, we will be faced with various road conditions and weather. It could be that we will be faced with a rainy situation and there will be long traffic jams.
Therefore, make sure to check the battery before leaving, and it would be better to charge it fully or at least 80% to minimize the occurrence of running out of power when the weather or road conditions are not as desired.
2. Check Tire Condition
Poor weather and road conditions have the potential to increase the risk of accidents, especially if the tire condition is not optimal. Check the air pressure in the tires regularly, and also make sure the tires have good traction.
During the rainy season, make sure the tire surface is still ideal to prevent slipping on slippery roads.
3. Use the appropriate driving mode
During bad weather, such as rain or thick fog, it is recommended to use a safer driving mode, such as eco or comfort mode.
This mode will reduce acceleration speed and increase vehicle stability, so you can drive more calmly and safely.
4. Be prepared for rainy weather
The current uncertain weather can affect comfort and safety when driving. Make sure the electric car you drive is equipped with features that can maximize safety on the road.
For example, NETA X have Full-Speed Adaptive Cruise (ACC), Traffic Jam Assist (TJA), Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Emergency Lane Keeping System (ELKS), dan High Beam Assist (HBA).
These features are designed to help drivers drive more safely in a variety of road and weather conditions.
By following the tips above, your driving experience will not only be safer and more comfortable but also ready to face all road and weather conditions.
Driving an electric car must save batteries.
It cannot be denied that when driving an electric car, one of the worries that drivers feel is running out of battery in the middle of the road.
Even though the electric car is claimed to reach hundreds of kilometers, there is still the worry of running out of battery. Of course, no driver wants their vehicle battery to run out in the middle of the road.
Therefore, drivers need to be able to save battery while traveling. This is done so that electric cars can travel farther. So, for those of you who drive electric cars, here are tips for saving battery when driving an electric car so you don’t run out in the middle of the road, as reported on the MyEV site.
How to Save Electric Car Batteries
Drive Smoothly
Just like driving a petrol car, when driving an electric car, you don’t need to worry. Drivers can drive in a relaxed manner, especially when accelerating. There is no need to put your foot on the gas pedal until it gets stuck when you want to accelerate again after the car has stopped.
Keep Speed
It is important to keep the speed of an electric car constant. Try to drive an electric car at a speed below 100 km/h if possible. By keeping your speed below 100 km/h, you can also avoid being ticketed for not exceeding the speed limit. On the other hand, the battery is also more efficient so the range is longer.
Reducing the speed of an electric car to 16 km/hour is claimed to save the battery by up to 14%. If your electric car is in ‘Eco’ driving mode, you must also pay attention to making the acceleration smoother. If possible, there is no need to use Sport mode if you want to save the battery.
Maximizing Regenerative Braking
Maximizes regenerative braking when driving an electric car. This can help use the battery more effectively. How to do it? You only need to use the brakes when necessary, meaning you don’t need to speed.
Use the Features as Necessary
Use the features of a fully electric car. Yes, using too many features will drain the battery. Apart from that, it is recommended to start the car first while the car is still plugged into the charger so that you don’t need to adjust the temperature while driving.
