Electric4Me
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garygid said:I have a 75 mile RT with no guaranteed charging at work. Most is (usually fast) freeway, with about a mile of city streets at each end, and some hills, with occasional stiff winds. Using the A/C is often a "must", almost always "desired" in a closed car, but the "need" heating is rare.
So, with a new battery it seems doable, though not entirely sure what driving "style" will be required to get me back home on rainy days. One will have to trade off a lower speed (less safe) cs. safety on freeway.
I'm not sure why you say that driving at a slower speed is less safe. Unless you're talking about speeds less than 55, it won't be an issue. I often tow behind my car and when doing so drive at 55-60 mph. I have never felt unsafe. Of course, this assumes that you're in the right lane as appropriate.
That said, it will take 20 minutes longer to make a 75 mile drive at 55 mph than at 75 mph (avg.), but that's less than it would take to stop and get a meaningful quick charge.