When shopping for a Volvo electric vehicle (EV), you can research it to see how many miles it can travel on a full charge, which is referred to as its driving range. However, how do you determine its realistic driving range? The realistic range takes into account factors such as weather, your tires, and your driving style.
Volvo Cars Cape Cod has a diverse selection of EVs and hybrid vehicles among our new inventory in Hyannis. We can even deliver an EV to your home or workplace in Barnstable. To give you a better idea of your EV's realistic driving range, we've put together the following FAQs section.
FAQs about the Realistic Range of a New Volvo EV
Q: How can the weather conditions impact my Volvo EV's driving range?
A: Dramatic temperature drops or increases in Falmouth can cause an EV to lose as much as 25% of its advertised range. Powering the climate controls in your car to keep the cabin comfortable can put a big strain on its battery.
Q: How can the condition of my tires affect my EV's driving range?
A: Riding on specialty tires or tires that are over- or under-inflated can create more rolling resistance, which negatively affects the driving range in your Volvo EV. Plymouth drivers should keep their tires properly inflated to avoid losing range. They can also have low rolling resistance tires installed on their electric car or SUV to help achieve the optimum driving range.
Q: How does my driving style modify my Volvo EV's range?
A: Driving smoothly is the best way that people in Yarmouth can attain their ideal range. Quick jumps in acceleration can greatly negate your EV's driving range.
Q: Will Volvo be releasing any new EV's soon?
A: Yes. The midsized Volvo EX90 SUV is expected to arrive sometime in early 2024, but you can reserve an EX90 now to be the first one on your block in Hyannis to drive one.