Taking an EV road trip for the first time? 5 things to know before you drive

Summer road trips are underway, especially during this holiday week. If it’s your first time behind the wheel of an electric vehicle, here’s what you need to know before hitting the road.

Every summer, millions of Americans plan to hit the road. According to one travel survey, 75% of Americans are planning a road trip in summer 2024. A good chunk of those trips will likely be during the week of July 4, when a record 60 million-plus people are expected to travel by car. And with electric vehicle sales growing, some drivers may be taking those trips with an EV.