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How to use electric cars properly and safely

In the near future, electric cars will widely cover all roads Therefore, understanding how to drive an electric car can help save costs and bring an enjoyable experience to users.

Driving an electric car is a very different experience than driving a vehicle with an internal combustion engine. Understanding the notes when using electric cars not only saves fuel and costs but also brings interesting experiences to users

Drive an electric car combined with smart applications on the phone

Normally, most electric cars have the ability to connect to smartphones to serve the management and control process. The app could allow for closer monitoring of users’ driving and vehicle charging habits. In addition, users can completely control the car’s entertainment and air conditioning systems through the mobile phone application. 

Smart assistive devices have been applied globally, providing the most optimal driving experience, and shortening the distance between user and vehicle.

How to drive an electric car combined with tracking applications on the phone (Source: Collected)

In Vietnam, the VinFast VF e34 possesses modern technological inventions, allowing users to interact with and manage cars via smartphones. Connecting the phone and application allows the driver to manage detailed parameters, vehicle status, battery, and charging information or set up support features during operation.

Drive an electric car with one brake pedal

Most electric cars use single-speed gearboxes or no gearbox at all. The engine is mounted directly on the wheel, energy does not need to be transmitted through an intermediate part. Because electric cars only have an electric motor, this motor will produce consistent torque at all rpm ranges within each specific range. Users just need to press the start button, the car will automatically set the settings to start and move.

A simple way to drive an electric car with electric brake system (Source: Collected)

When using a traditional car, the driver needs to press the brake pedal to stop the car. The mechanism uses the friction force created when pressing the brake disc and brake pads to stop the rotation, and the energy converted into heat will be wasted. 

However, for electric cars, it is completely different. The hydraulic disc brake system is only additional, used in cases of emergency stopping. Electric cars with regenerative braking systems play a key role. This mechanism allows deceleration and acceleration easily and quickly with just one pedal, helping to save maintenance costs while regenerating energy and increasing vehicle performance.

Regenerative braking is one of the biggest differences between electric vehicles and internal combustion engine vehicles, and it is this feature that makes driving an electric car easier. 

Pay attention to the battery condition when driving an electric car

Electric car batteries can repeat the charging cycle by plugging the charger into the power source to help the car ensure the necessary energy and be able to operate on all roads. In addition, the battery pack is placed under the car to help lower the car’s center of gravity, maintain stability, and ensure greater safety during the journey.

Monitor electric car battery status for efficient operation

Monitoring battery status is also a way to drive electric cars that need to be kept in mind to ensure user safety. The battery should be charged when the energy warning level is below 20% and should only be fully charged when there is a need to take full advantage of the vehicle’s operating range. 

In addition, vehicle owners should not stop/park vehicles in places where the temperature is too hot or too cold for long because it may damage the battery or reduce the vehicle’s range.

In addition, an experience that drivers should keep in mind when using electric cars is to locate the nearest charging stations when traveling long distances to be proactive in charging the vehicle’s battery, avoiding battery damage. being depleted can have an impact on the schedule.

According to VinfastAuto

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