Hyundai Tips Jitu Perpanjang Jarak Tempuh Mobil Listrik

Jalan Media Drive all-new Kona Electric Jakarta-Semarang. (Photo: Bagus Muhammad Hafizh/VOI)

The popularity of electric vehicles in Indonesia continues to increase, along with the launch of various innovative products from a number of manufacturers. Electric vehicles (EVs) are now not only an option for daily needs, but also offer environmentally friendly advantages with zero emissions.

However, even though it is environmentally friendly, many prospective users are still worried about the distance to travel electric vehicles. Responding to this concern, PT Hyundai Motor Indonesia (HMID) shares tips to optimize the use of EVs efficiently.

PT HMID's Technical Expert, Sugiartono, revealed that one of the keys to extending EV distances is by driving smoothly. Avoid suddenly or aggressively pressing the accelerator pedal, and try to reduce brake usage suddenly. A quieter and more measurable driving style will make the battery last longer, so that EVs can travel a longer distance.

On the accelerator pedal aggressively does provide a spontaneous response, but it requires a lot of electrical energy. Likewise when deselerated. Don't make sudden braking, because apart from being uncomfortable, sudden deceleration in close proximity does not provide an opportunity for the regenerative braking feature to work optimally," said Sugiartono in his explanation at Bekasi ahead of the all-new Media Drive of Kona Electric Jakarta-Semarang, Monday, October 7.

He also explained that to avoid sudden deeleration in close proximity because this does not provide opportunities for regenerative braking to work optimally.

"Take advantage of the regenerative braking capabilities owned by vehicles. Regenerative braking itself is a speed reduction process by converting wasted heat energy into electrical energy," added Sugiartono.

Sugiartono also emphasized that he should always pay attention to or take into account the flow of traffic to prepare for further action such as making an early deseleration before entering the red light.

For example, it is observed that in front of there is a red light intersection and must stop. Instead of maintaining speed and braking when it is close, it is better to take off the gas pedal from afar and let the car do a regenerative braking. This is so that we do not need excessive braking, but instead capture the deseleration process into electrical energy," explained Sugiartono

In addition, he also expressed to avoid the unnecessary use of electronic devices so that EV energy can be maximized properly, especially for long-distance use.

When the goal is to maximize the distance, try to keep the electrical energy in the battery maximized. Even though electric cars now have disbursement features such as V2L in the cabin and USB-C ports," concluded Sugiartono