Honestly, I've been there with the gas gauge anxiety—turning off climate control barely did anything noticeable. But EVs are a different beast. Step one: ease up on the accelerator, smooth driving really does stretch your range. Step two: dial back climate control just enough to stay comfortable (no need to roast yourself). Step three: find the nearest charger pronto...because unlike gas, you can't exactly walk back with a can full of electricity, right?
Totally feel you on the climate control thing—once tried freezing myself out to squeeze a few extra miles, and honestly, wasn't worth it. What really helped me was switching the car into eco mode (if yours has it). It limits acceleration slightly, but seriously stretches your range. Also, if you're in a pinch, try turning off seat warmers or heated steering wheels first—they drain more juice than you'd think. And yeah, knowing your charging spots ahead of time saves a ton of stress... learned that one the hard way, lol.
Does eco mode make a noticeable difference in highway driving too, or is it mostly helpful for city stop-and-go? I've wondered if it's worth using on longer trips or just around town...
I've actually noticed eco mode doesn't do much on highways... at least not enough to justify the sluggish acceleration when passing. Seems way more useful in town traffic, but maybe that's just my car?
I've noticed something similar with mine—eco mode feels great in stop-and-go city driving, but on highways it just seems to sap power without much benefit. Wonder if it's more about driving style or specific car models...?
