Efficiency tips

There are many things drivers can do to improve the efficiency of their vehicles. Please find below a few tips and tricks to enhance the range for EVs:
- Use accessories wisely: Accessories such as heating (which we don’t use much on Aruba), air conditioning and entertainment systems affect fuel economy on all vehicles, but can have a greater effect on EVs. However, using seat ventilation (air conditioning) instead of the cabin air conditioning can save energy and extend range.
- Use the economy mode or e-pedal: Many EVs come with an "economy mode", e-pedal or similar feature that maximizes the vehicle's fuel economy. In some vehicles, this mode can be activated by simply pressing a button. The economy mode may limit other aspects of the vehicle's performance, such as acceleration rate, to save fuel.
- Plan ahead before driving: Pre-cooling the cabin of an all-electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle while it is still plugged in can extend its electric range, especially in extreme heat like in Aruba.
- Avoid hard braking but anticipate braking: This allows the vehicle's regenerative braking system to recover energy from the vehicle's forward motion and store it as electricity. Hard braking causes the vehicle to use its conventional friction brakes, which do not recover energy.
- Observe the speed limit: Efficiency usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 50 mph.
Other ways to improve efficiency include avoiding hauling cargo on your roof, removing excess weight, and keeping your tires properly inflated