Long Journeys in an EV: Planning and Reality

Everything you need to know about taking long trips in an electric car. Planning, charging stops, and what the experience is actually like.

Key takeaways

Long journeys work fine with planning. The UK charging network covers major routes well.
A coffee stop every 2 to 3 hours is not a hardship. It is how you should drive anyway.
Plan your stops in advance. Do not rely on winging it.
Charging 20% to 80% is much faster than 10% to 100%.
The first long trip feels nerve-wracking. After that, it becomes routine.