How to Plan a Road Trip in an Electric Vehicle

Whether it’s a last hurrah before the seasons change, or a work related journey, you may be wondering how to prepare for your journey if you intend to set off in an electric vehicle. Thankfully, our team at Pohanka Lexus will be happy to help. Read on to see our recommendations, and be sure to contact us with any questions that arise.

Know Your Destination

When it comes to road trips in an EV, it’s often better to avoid being spontaneous. This is based on multiple factors, including the capabilities and needs of your particular ride. To start, you’ll want to be aware of your vehicle’s electric range. This varies from model to model, but you might find that 250 miles seems to be within reason to plan for. Of course, you’ll also have to keep in mind that going this distance to your destination means that you’ll want to guarantee that you have time to charge once you’ve arrived. You could, in theory, make it to see Opus 40 Sculpture Park in Woodstock, NY, but remember that you’ll need to charge before you’re able to completely make the journey home.

Find A Charging Station

Just like a road trip in a ride with a traditional internal combustion engine would need stops at a gas station, your EV will require charging stations in order to continue on your journey. Our team would like to remind you that there are several third-party apps that let electric vehicle owners and enthusiasts know where you can plug in, and there’s even a resource offered by the US Department of Energy called the Alternative Fueling Station Locator. By utilizing this, you might even be able to map out a course that can let you go even farther by supplementing your range with charging breaks in between. You may find that there tend to be more charging stations in major cities compared to remote destinations, so consider a stop in Richmond, VA before arriving at your intended destination of Virginia Beach. 

Does Lexus Offer EVs?

While there are currently no EVs in the Lexus lineup that are available in the US, this information is still worth knowing! In the meantime, Keep in mind that the brand is certainly moving towards an electric future, with concept vehicles like the LF-Z Electrified proving the possibility, and an exciting new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle on the horizon in the form of the 2022 NX, it’s only a matter of time before you can set out on a trip of your own at the helm of one of Lexus’ alternative-fuel options. In the meantime, keep what you’ve learned in mind, and stay in touch with us in order to be prepared for what’s to come.

We hope this has provided some insight into how to plan a road trip in an electric vehicle. At Pohanka Lexus, we are prepared to assist in any way you need us!

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