Adapting to Electric Cars for Beginners: Battery Management, Quiet Operation
SOLO, KOMPAS.com - The use of electric cars in Indonesia continues to increase along with the emergence of various Electric Vehicle (EV) models with advanced technology and lower operating costs.
However, there are several important things that drivers need to pay attention to when using an electric vehicle for the first time, starting from battery management to the car’s quiet character. It’s quiet!
Safety expert and Training Director of Safety Defensive Consultant Indonesia, Sony Susmana, said that there are a number of new habits that must be considered when driving an electric vehicle, especially regarding battery management and the car’s quiet character.
Therefore, electric vehicle drivers need to pay attention to battery capacity and estimate the distance they can travel before starting a journey, especially for long routes or routes with limited charging facilities.
In addition, Sony said that electric cars have a silent character or almost no engine noise, so drivers must be more vigilant towards other road users.
“EVs are silent. When moving forward or backward, it may be necessary to be accompanied by a horn or alarm signal,” said Sony.
He also advised electric car drivers to get used to making eye contact with other road users to avoid miscommunication while driving.
According to Sony, electric cars that do not have an RPM indicator like conventional cars also provide a different driving sensation for some people.
However, this condition can also make some drivers feel more bored while driving.
“Overcome this with comment drive,” said Sony.
In addition to driving techniques, Sony reminded electric car owners to make sure that the battery system is completely off when the vehicle is parked.
“It’s also very important. Drivers must make sure that the battery is off when parked. Many people neglect this because there is no sound, so they forget to turn off the battery. As a result, the battery runs out quickly, and the brand is blamed,” said Sony.
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