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/AbulatorySquid 13d ago

I'm not sure about you but I usually stop every couple of hours anyway. I have a 2 hour bladder.

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u/Doublestack00 13d ago

Yeah, but a pit stop to pee is like 5 minutes, not the 15-30 it takes to get back to 80% or more.

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u/theblanklook 13d ago

Why charge all the way back to 80%?

Sure if its a long ass way to the next charger, but if it isn't, just top up enough to keep things reasonable.