Switching to an electric vehicle offers both environmental and financial benefits, but it introduces a new variable:range anxiety.
For professional drivers who use their company electric vehicle daily and for long private trips (especially when heading off on holiday for the festive season), the challenge is twofold: ensuring operational efficiency and driver peace of mind.
With over 10,000 drivers who trust us, Oriway has identified 5 essential habits to turn this variable into a mastered routine. Adopt these tips to ensure 100% smooth, cost-effective, and stress-free journeys, whether you're on the road for the holidays or out on professional assignments.
Mastering an EV is all about anticipation and real-time information. These practices will help you know when to charge your electric car for the best results.
Planning a trip in an EV is fundamentally different from driving a combustion engine vehicle. It’s not just about knowing where to charge, but when and where it is most efficient to stop.
One of the biggest sources of stress is arriving at a charging station only to find it occupied or out of service. Using a centralized app like Oriway is essential for any driver of electric car.
Public charging rates directly impact fleet TCO. Controlling expenses is essential for both the company and the driver.
While planning reduces charging time, eco-driving reduces the frequency of stops. Eco-driving is the most effective way to improve range and reduce how often you need to stop. It is the key to going on vacation in an electric car stress-free and improving your fleet's daily performance.
Just like with a combustion engine, electric power consumption increases exponentially above 110 km/h. In fact, the energy required to maintain a constant speed is much lower than the energy needed to accelerate.
By adopting a smooth driving style (constant speed, anticipating slowdowns), you maximize the use of regenerative braking, reducing both consumption and wear on your electric car.
Tire pressure is essential for both safety and energy efficiency. Under-inflation, which can occur over time, directly impacts electric power consumption. According to ADEME data, under-inflation by 0.5 bar leads to up to 2.4% higher consumption (due to increased rolling resistance). When tires are under-inflated, the contact surface with the road increases, forcing the electric motor to use more energy to move the vehicle.
It is recommended to check that your tires are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure every two months. This check should be done when the tires are cold, ideally after driving less than 5 km.
The heavier the load you carry, the more energy is required to move, which directly reduces your range.
Always According to ADEME, an extra 100 kg on board is equivalent to 5% higher fuel consumption. Remember to check your trunk and back seats.
This principle also applies to external equipment: a roof rack, even when empty, can increase consumption by 10% to 15% due to aerodynamics. Remember to remove it after use.
🎄 Holiday tip: leave the weight of the gifts to the sleigh! For your electric vehicle, less weight means more range. Leave the green energy to Santa for his global delivery, and optimize your own trip by lightening your trunk as much as possible before hitting the road.
The Oriway Business interface allows companies to track electric eco-driving metrics and highlight the "eco-driving bosses," creating positive competition for the benefit of the fleet and CO2 reduction.
Managing an electric vehicle and its charging needs means juggling between cards, apps, and information systems. For a fleet, this complexity hinders efficiency. Companies are under increasing pressure to prove their ESG commitments and reduce their carbon footprint. You therefore need integrated solutions. Oriway Business provides a complete solution.
Over 10,000 drivers already trust Oriway to make their electric mobility simple, reliable, and cost-effective.
Business travel (Scope 3) accounts for a massive share of corporate CO2 emissions. Oriway Business addresses this challenge by turning individual usage into actionable data for the company.
Structuring your mobility policy: Oriway Business is designed for companies looking to structure their electric mobility policy and reduce their carbon footprint.
With an intuitive interface, managers can view real-time CO2 emission reductions, detailed charging data, and the activity of each driver or vehicle. This information helps analyze behaviors, identify optimization opportunities, and encourage more responsible mobility.
Oriway Business goes beyond simple tracking: the solution becomes the central hub for managing charging, capable of managing, tracking, and unifying the three charging modes for drivers in public, workplace, and home settings.
This comprehensive approach ensures:
By unifying the entire electric mobility chain within a single platform, Oriway Business provides companies with complete control, simplified management, and a measurable reduction in their carbon footprint.
Whether you are on the road for work or getting ready to head off on vacation in your electric car For the holidays, mastering your range is your greatest asset. Adopting these 5 tips ensures you not only know when to charge your electric car, but also how to do it at the best cost and under the best conditions.
Travel with peace of mind and enjoy the holidays!
