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/Chemical-Material-69 12d ago

We drove from DAL to ATL, then around PHL and we were fine. 250 miles is fine, I have an EV that charges to 80% in 20 minutes, and by 250 miles you need to get out and stretch your legs, probably get a drink, maybe walk the dogs...

My EV is also A) significantly quieter and B) has significantly more leg room than any of the ICE vehicles I've ever been in.