One company's trying to change that ⚡️

Range anxiety is the fear that an electric vehicle will run out of battery power before the driver reaches their destination or a charging station. It stems from a combination of factors, including a sparse or unreliable public charging infrastructure, unfamiliarity with battery performance, and the fact that recharging takes significantly longer than refueling a conventional gas car. Drivers often worry about getting stranded, especially on long trips or in unfamiliar areas. This anxiety can be worsened by external elements that reduce an electric vehicle's advertised range, such as cold weather, high-speed highway driving, or running the air conditioning and heater. To manage this stress, drivers frequently rely on navigation apps to pre-plan routes around charger locations, alter their driving habits to maximize efficiency, and choose vehicles with larger battery capacities. Companies like Rescue EV are actively working to alleviate this stress by deploying mobile emergency charging vans that bring power directly to stranded motorists, eliminating the need for a flatbed tow truck and ensuring drivers are never truly left out in the cold. #ev #electriccar #chargingstation