EV Ownership Guide

E20 Fuel Mandate: Governments are moving to E20 (20% Ethanol) blended petrol. Older ICE vehicles (pre-2023) may suffer from premature engine wear, rubber hose degradation, and reduced mileage (up to 6-8% efficiency loss).

Maintenance Creep: ICE vehicles have hundreds of moving parts, requiring oil changes, spark plugs, timing belts, and transmission fluid. As the vehicle ages, maintenance costs compound significantly compared to EVs, which mainly require tire and brake pad changes (less frequent due to regenerative braking).

The 20-80 Rule: Keep your battery between 20% and 80% for daily commutes. It drastically improves long-term battery health for NMC batteries. LFP batteries can be charged to 100% weekly.

Pre-conditioning: If your EV supports it, pre-condition the battery while it's still plugged into the charger at home. This warms the battery and cools/heats the cabin using grid power, saving 5-10% of your initial range on road trips.

Highway Speeds: EV efficiency drops significantly above 90 km/h due to aerodynamic drag. Dropping your speed from 110 km/h to 95 km/h can extend your highway range by 15% or more.