EV driving 101

Things you may be curious about electric vehicles but did not know who to ask

- By Shreejit Changaroth

How is driving an electric vehicle (EV) different from cars that have engines?

There are no special rules to driving an EV, but drivers can cultivate a number of habits to maximise efficiency and, hence, range.

First, the keys to efficient driving, regardless of the type of car, are smooth acceleration, anticipating traffic slowdown and braking.

These habits are even more critical with EVs because hard acceleration, in particular, depletes the battery's stored energy rapidly.

In city driving, accelerating quickly after a traffic light stop usually also means you need to brake hard before the next junction.