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AN ELECTRIC CAR MEANS A CLEAR ADVANTAGE.
Electric cars are efficient, quiet and locally emission-free. They require less maintenance than combustion engines and much of the electricity they need comes from renewable sources. That is a decisive advantage for the environment. And for all of us.
DRIVING STYLE
Two factors in particular influence the range of your Opel electric car: how fast you drive and how hard you accelerate. As a rule of thumb, if you double your speed, you halve your range. And every time you accelerate, your car consumes energy.
This is how you can extend the range:
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EXTRA WEIGHT
The weight of your car has a direct effect on the range. It's best to check what unnecessary weight you can easily do without before you start:
TYRE PRESSURE
Underinflated tyres mean more work the engine (whatever the type) because there's more road contact. When it comes to electric cars, you'll really notice the big impact it has on range.
It really pays off!
WHAT ELSE MATTERS.
SPEED
Speed has the greatest impact on range. According to WLTP, for example, if you drive at a constant speed of 130 km/h, the range of your fully electric vehicle is cut in half. If your speed doubles, air resistance quadruples. Bottom line: driving fast burns more energy.
A CAUTIOUS APPROACH
While speed is a big factor when it comes to range, so is constant acceeleration and braking. That's why it's best to choose the ECO driving mode. A proactive, energy-saving driving style combined with your electric car's regenerative braking system can give you up to 15% more range.
HEATING
The energy for the heater comes directly from the vehicle's battery, which can affect the range of your electric car by up to 35%, depending on the season. Here's a useful tip: preheat your electric car - for example via the app - while it's connected to the mains. If you do this, you won't deplete the battery.
The remaining range as displayed on the instrument panel is always a prediction based on your driving style. If you manage to reduceenergy consumption byy following the tips mentioned above, the display automatically adjusts to your new driving behaviour.
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