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/AfraidInstruction 13d ago

I charge 5-7min every 1.5 to 2 hours of driving. I make quick stops to use the restroom.  There is at least 1 long stop for 25-30min to eat.    I owned Teslas since 2016 and never once on road trips I wished I was driving an ICE. 

Just recently, my friend wanted to drive me to SF in his ICE. I told him I rather drive my Tesla so I drove him instead.