general trend we ’ re seeing at the moment is EV drivers trying to use their cars like they would a petrol or diesel one . But this way of thinking is outdated and causing frustration among car owners , alongside range anxiety and ‘ charge rage ’.

In the days of EV dominance to come , drivers won ’ t leave it until the last minute to charge their car for a longer journey — nor will they resist the urge to stop for a break on a long-haul trip .

During a break , lunch or overnight , machines are left charging to ensure they are fully operational the next day .

A similar approach is likely to be adopted by the wider EV community as more and more individuals seek to integrate electrified vehicles into their lives . Drivers will either charge at home or make use of opportunities such as parking at the gym or at work to guarantee enough charge to continue along their list of errands and activities .

The new approach to powering a car is what we like to call ‘ opportunity charging ’.

While it ’ s not a term coined by the EV industry , its principles do apply to an electrified road network . The original use of this charging method is already established among warehouse operators and other industrial operators , whereby their forklifts , pallet trucks , and other machines are left to charge at every opportunity .

10 [ March 2023 ] EVMAGAZINE . COM