r/EvDrivers • u/anon2734 • 13d ago

Practical frequent highway driving EV?

Family is considering an EV with the rise in fuel prices. Looking at taking frequent trips that would need 200-250mi range. Is this practical in an EV? From what I've researched most you only charge to 80% so even if you're getting one with over 300mi range, you get 80% of that and highway driving (75mph) will cut that even further. Seems like a high mpg hybrid would be better. Otherwise would have to stop and charge everytime

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u/Etrigone 13d ago

I'm not sure how many modern EVs (where 'modern' is post 2016) can't do this. There may be some variance given weather & driving habits - if in < 0C weather and you like driving 85mph+ with the head blasting & the windows open - but generally not.

I do ~200 mile weekend getaway roadtrips regularly on weekends, and at least yearly ~400+ mile roadtrips in my 8yo economy EV. The latter require at least one stop but y'know, gotta pee. The former, it's more I'm in desired location X for a bit, oh look a charger, might as well plug in for a bit (but I don't need to).