EV PASSNOTES

It can be overwhelming when you first get behind the wheel of an EV – use our handy tips to get up to speed

HOW TO TELL EVERYONE YOU DRIVE AN EV

1 Turn up everywhere 90 minutes late – “Soooo sorry, I had to stop and charge my electric car”

2 Wear green. It’s a subliminal way of reminding everyone of your eco credentials

3 Hang around while plugged in. Shrug emphatically and roll your eyes at passers-by

4 Block in petrol cars parked at charge points, it’s a great chance to raise EV awareness

WHAT THEY DON’T TELL YOU ABOUT EVs

1 The motorway ceases to exist. It’s the scenic route only from now on, sunshine

2 You’ll end up in a threeway fight over the plug at the Eurotunnel terminal in Calais

3 Calculate range easily by subtracting 10 from the distance to your destination

4 Charge points on long journeys are exclusively located in dodgy car parks

THE FOUR TYPES OF EV DRIVER The HYPERMILER

Dresses warm all year round, has never turned on the air conditioning and plans journeys with an air of military efficiency. Can usually be found slipstreaming an HGV at 53mph.

The FREELOADER

Hogs the only free charge point for miles, doesn’t understand what the fuss is about. Can usually be found driving a plug-in hybrid they don’t want to pay to charge at home.

The NEWBIE

Could be their first time charging. Doesn’t know where the socket is, moved the car four times before the plug could reach. Can usually be found crying behind their large company SUV.

The TAXI

Approach with caution, can be aggressive. No eco driving skills, needs access to a fast charger at least three times a day. Can usually be found snoozing in the driver’s seat.