When buying an electric vehicle or EV, one of the main factors to consider is its range on a single charge. This information will be an indicator of how far you can easily travel in your vehicle without needing to stop for a recharge.
However, this number doesn’t have to be set in stone. You can do a lot to boost your EV’s range, and much of it comes down to the tires you choose. Ahead, learn more about how tires affect an electric vehicle’s range to improve your EV’s range performance.
Before we dive into tire choices, it’s important to first understand why range is so critical for EVs specifically. In reality, range affects all vehicles. Whether it’s gas- or electric-powered, a vehicle only has a certain range it can travel before it needs to refuel.
The only difference is how these vehicles refuel. For gas-powered cars, for instance, all you have to do is stop at a gas station and fill your tank back up. However, this is far from the case for EVs.
When out and about, you need to find a DC fast charger if you plan to continue driving later that day. Standard home chargers can take four to 10 hours to fully charge, and you probably don’t have that kind of time to spare. Still, even with a fast-charging station, it can take anywhere from 20 minutes to a full hour to charge your EV.
All of this leads to the desire to have the highest range possible for longer trips. The right tires can increase your range by around 10 percent and sometimes more. That means a smart tire choice can equate to an extra 30 miles of travel per charge.
Since the right tires improve your electric vehicle’s range, it’s important to know what impacts your potential range extension. Here are the biggest factors to be aware of.
Due to the laws of friction, no vehicle can glide across the road forever. They will all slow down eventually if you don’t put your foot on the accelerator. However, some wheels will generate less friction than others. Tires with this ability are known to have less rolling resistance.
There are a few factors that affect rolling resistance. One of the more notable ones is the type of rubber used. Rubber is a component that naturally grips, which is why it’s been used in tires for so long. However, too much grip can be a bad thing when you care about rolling resistance. That means low-grip tires are ideal for most EV driving.
Outside of the rubber used, the tread pattern can largely affect rolling resistance. If the patterns are set up in a way that keeps more rubber off the road, your tires will roll more easily. On top of that, reinforced sidewalls can help since they reduce the overall energy loss that occurs when tires deform too much.
When searching for new auto car tires , prioritize these two factors, as well as any tire marketed as having a low rolling resistance (LRR). That way, you can be sure to find tires that improve your overall EV range.
If you’re planning on using your current tires for a while longer but the tread patterns aren’t ideal and the sidewalls are too weak, you can remedy these issues by keeping your tire pressure high. While you don’t want to overinflate your tires, keeping the pressure high means that the rubber of your tires contacts the road just enough to keep you on the road without increasing rolling resistance.
Since this is a factor that you control yourself, you won’t need to buy a new set of tires right away to benefit from it. You just have to make sure you stay persistent about refilling your tires to proper levels. Don’t rely on your car’s tire pressure gauge, as this usually doesn’t go off until your tires are below 25 percent of the recommended pressure. For ideal range results, you’ll want your tire pressure closer to full.
If you’re still working with older tires, another thing to watch for is the wear of the treads. Even though worn-down tires have a lower rolling resistance, this could come at the cost of safety. You never want your treads to get too low, or your vehicle won’t have any grip on the road at all.
Even if your treads are within safe operating levels, watch out for uneven tread wear patterns, as this will negatively impact your rolling resistance. The reason for this comes down to the fact that your tires will constantly deform to grip the road, something that will generate more friction. If your tire tread is too low, you should buy a new set that has better rolling resistance built in.
To take things a step further, implement the following tips to increase your EV range.
Since accelerating and braking both take battery power and you can’t avoid doing them, alter your driving habits to put less strain on your battery. This means accelerating and braking more smoothly whenever possible.
On top of using the battery less, smoothing out your braking will help your vehicle fully utilize its regenerative braking features. This is a process that turns the kinetic energy lost from braking into electrical energy that your vehicle uses to recharge the battery. It’s nothing too extensive, but it adds up over time, leading to an increased EV range.
While many EVs have a lot of potential horsepower, that doesn’t mean you should always use it. If your vehicle has an eco mode feature, drive with that on most of the time. Using eco mode will help your vehicle optimize its battery usage, extending your potential range noticeably.
Finally, keep your EV’s battery in good condition. Maintain its charge between 20 and 80 percent as often as possible. The more you do this, the longer the battery will last, which means you can maintain increased ranges for many years to come.
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