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How to reduce range anxiety

02 April 2025

In short

You can charge your electric vehicle in more and more places, like at supermarkets, offices and even in residential areas. Many people think charging takes a long time, but it often happens while you're already parked somewhere. That means it actually takes less time than driving to a petrol station.

Plan your route with an e-mobility app

Going on a longer drive? Use an e-mobility app like the E-Flux by Road app to plan your route. This ensures you always know where to charge your EV, even when you're abroad.

Use your vehicle’s Eco-mode

Eco-mode is key when it comes to efficient driving. This setting helps increase your vehicle’s range by reducing energy consumption. Depending on your car, Eco-mode can boost your battery range by 10-20%.

Charge regularly, even if your battery isn’t empty

EVs can charge at different power levels. The higher the level, the faster the charging:

  • Level 1 charging (AC): 0-100% takes around 11-20 hours

  • Level 2 charging (AC): 0-100% takes around 3-8 hours

  • Level 3 charging (DC): 0-80% takes around 8-20 minutes

    Note: For DC charging, make sure your battery is at least 20%. Charging from 0% using DC will take longer.

Battery size also impacts the charging time. Many drivers assume EV charging takes too long, but keep in mind: most cars are parked 95% of the time. That’s about 23 hours per day. In other words, you could start every workday with a full battery.

Consider installing a home charging station

Around 32% of Dutch households now have solar panels, a number that’s growing every year. On sunny days, charging your EV at home becomes even more cost-efficient.

Charging with E-Flux by Road

With an E-Flux by Road charge card, you can access over 700,000 public charge points across Europe thanks to our extensive roaming network. You can also use our all-in-one app to:

  • Locate charging stations across Europe

  • Plan your route

  • Check real-time pricing

  • View your complete charging history

The app is available in English, Dutch, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.