I'm going on holiday with an EV – what’s the best way to approach this?

Plan your trip around charging points, start charging in time, and adjust your driving style to reach your destination comfortably and efficiently.

Step-by-step plan

• Plan your route with charging stops
• Charge in time
• Adjust your driving style
• Keep flexibility in your planning

Additional information

• Use a navigation app or EV-specific route planner to see where you can charge along the way and how long it will take. Some useful options include PlugShare, ABRP, and Open Charge Map.
• Start charging before the battery gets too low and top up until you have enough range to reach the next charging opportunity.
• Drive calmly, use eco mode if available, and limit unnecessary energy consumption by managing air conditioning, heating, or heavy luggage efficiently.
• Allow some extra margin in your charging plan to account for unexpected traffic jams or delays.