But you’ll want to take precautions if you’re heading to the beach in your EV.

Possibly, the most important is to check the health and air pressure of your EV’s spare tire.

But, with an EV, you definitely won’t have to worry about engine oil.

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Unfortunately, charging an EV takes longer than simply filling up your gas tank.

But charging your EV doesn’t have to be a horrible experience.

Perhaps even have a snack while you wait for your vehicle to charge.

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Something crucial ismaking sure there are chargers on the routeyou’re planning to take.

Furthermore, Google Maps now hasa built-in EV plug-finding option.

This depends on the weather.

2022 Rivian R1T storage compartment

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But driving habits also influence your EV’s range.

Another great tip is to take advantage of yourEVs regenerative braking.

Mind Your HVAC

Blasting the heat at full tilt will take its toll on your EV’s battery.

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One of these is to preheat the vehicle’s cabin before leaving while the vehicle is still plugged in.

This will ensure that excess energy from the battery is not required to heat the cabin.

These typically use less energy than forcing the car to heat the entire interior.

Rivian R1S driving in a canyon

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But you must keep in mind that you’re driving an electric vehicle and plan accordingly.

This is not a fun scenario, so check that to include the essential fast-charging stops on your route.

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