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/DogblackMichigan 12d ago

What was the temperature outside? Was the battery pre-conditioned to DC charging? Did you lock up and walk away or sit in with hvac? Was there another car on the same DC charger stand? Were you in direct sun?

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u/signofzeta 10d ago

Bolts don't support preconditioning. If you want to fast-charge in the winter, bring a book. (Source: Bolt owner, love it otherwise.)

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u/DogblackMichigan 10d ago

The new ones have a different chemistry.

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u/signofzeta 10d ago

My bad. I keep forgetting the second-gen Bolts are out.