What to do when new energy vehicles encounter cold waves, rain and snow? You must read this for your family!

On January 23, the Central Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning for cold waves, the first cold wave warning this year. In recent days, the cold wave weather process has continued to affect my country, with many places experiencing a sharp drop in temperature, rain and snow.

Recently, it is the peak season of Spring Festival travel. Many people will choose to drive home. For new energy vehicles, what should you prepare before long-distance travel? What should you do if you encounter special weather such as rain and snow? This article will explain it all to you~

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Before a long trip

New energy vehicles should be prepared

1

Check vehicle status

Before traveling, you should first check the status of the vehicle, including the battery status, tire pressure, whether the braking system is normal, whether the lights are intact, whether all vehicle functions are working properly, and at the same time, fully charge the vehicle battery to ensure that the vehicle's mileage is as high as possible.

2

Make good route planning and route plans

Before traveling, you should plan ahead because of the issues of endurance and charging time of new energy vehicles. It is important to understand the layout of charging facilities along the route, including the number, whether they are fast charging piles or slow charging piles, the specific location and whether they are in operation . You can check and make reasonable arrangements based on map, navigation and other apps. For example, try to arrive at the charging station at lunch or dinner time so that you can eat while charging and make full use of your time.

Make more route plans. During the Spring Festival travel rush, you may encounter traffic congestion. You can design several routes home, such as national highways, provincial highways, etc. If you encounter congestion, change routes at any time.

3

Check weather information

Before traveling, you can check the recent weather forecast and decide the travel time based on the weather conditions. If you encounter bad weather, try not to travel or choose safe public transportation.

4

Make good charging plans

Don't wait until the battery is about to run out before charging. It's best to find a charging station when there is still some power left . This will not only extend the battery life. If you encounter a shortage of charging piles in a highway service area, you can drive to the next service area, or get off the highway to a nearby large supermarket, where there are often more charging piles and generally fast charging piles. There are also many catering and entertainment businesses.

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5

Carry necessary emergency equipment and food

Carry necessary emergency tools, equipment and supplies , such as tow ropes, charging guns, anti-skid chains, simple maintenance tools, etc. Many new energy vehicles do not come with spare tires as standard. If you encounter bad road conditions during driving, you can consider carrying a spare tire , or bring tire repair fluid, air pump and other tools to avoid tire blowouts.

At the same time, you can bring some instant food and boiled water to ensure that you have food to replenish when you encounter a long traffic jam. Prepare power banks, flashlights, warm packs and other supplies to charge your mobile phone and keep in touch with the outside world when the vehicle loses power. You can carry a certain amount of cash in case of emergency.

6

Understand the policy

New energy vehicle policies may vary in different regions. Before setting off, learn about charging policies, parking discounts and other information along the way to better plan your trip.

Long distance travel

Pay attention to these driving matters of new energy vehicles

New energy vehicles are very different from traditional fuel vehicles in some performance characteristics, so there are some driving precautions to pay attention to during driving:

1

Constant speed driving

When new energy vehicles are driving at high speeds, the battery will consume more power faster. Therefore, during the Spring Festival travel season, try to avoid driving fast and maintain a constant speed , which is more beneficial for the discharge of new energy vehicle batteries and can effectively extend the range.

2

Avoid sudden acceleration and braking

The battery of an electric car needs to release a large amount of electricity when accelerating suddenly, which consumes a lot of power and causes unnecessary wear and tear on the battery and brake system. Especially when driving on highways, the energy consumption of many models of new energy vehicles will be higher than that of driving in urban areas . Be sure to pay attention to energy distribution when driving long distances.

3

Obey traffic rules and pay attention to real-time traffic conditions

When driving a new energy vehicle, you must pay attention to safety and drive carefully . **Observe traffic rules, keep a safe distance, **At the same time, pay attention to changes in road conditions to ensure driving safety.

Open the navigation and map apps while driving and keep an eye on real-time traffic conditions . If you encounter congestion, you can take a detour in advance to avoid it.

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4

Psychological adjustment, avoiding fatigue driving

During the Spring Festival travel season, road congestion and traffic control often occur. Car owners should keep a calm mind and avoid anxiety or impatience due to poor road conditions. You can prepare some entertainment equipment or activities , such as music, movies, etc., to relieve fatigue and boredom during the journey.

After driving for 3 to 4 hours or when you feel tired, you can get off at a service area to relax and rest to avoid safety hazards caused by fatigue driving.

5

If you encounter a vehicle breakdown or accident, stay calm

If you encounter a vehicle breakdown or accident, stay calm, pull over, turn on the hazard lights, and place a warning tripod . If someone is injured, first call 120 for emergency assistance. Determine the responsibility with the other vehicle involved in the accident, report to the insurance company for record, take photos or videos of the scene. If the two parties cannot reach an agreement, call 122 and the traffic police will determine the responsibility and issue an accident identification letter. At the same time, contact the insurance company to determine the damage, repair the car and settle the claim. When negotiating with the other party and waiting for the traffic police, remember not to stay on the highway, but wait outside the guardrail.

Cold wave and heavy snow on the road

These matters should be noted

What should new energy vehicles do if they encounter special weather conditions such as sudden drop in temperature, heavy snow, etc.?

1

keep Calm

When encountering special weather conditions, drivers should remain calm and not panic. Operate in an orderly manner according to the emergency plan to ensure driving safety.

2

Use good judgment and adjust plans in a timely manner

If you encounter extreme weather and determine that you cannot continue to move forward, you can go to the nearest service area or get off the highway to the nearest hotel and wait for the weather to improve before continuing on your way.

3

Pay close attention to changes in road conditions

In heavy snow, the roads may be covered with snow and ice. You should pay close attention to changes in road conditions and avoid driving into dangerous sections.

4

Increase safe distance appropriately

When visibility on snowy roads is reduced, you should increase the safe distance from the vehicle in front appropriately to deal with emergencies.

5

Use lighting correctly

Use lights correctly, turn on the vehicle's fog lights, low beam lights and clearance lights to improve the vehicle's visibility and alert other vehicles to avoid it.

6

Turn on the wipers in time

Turn on the wipers in time to clear the freezing rain on the windshield and keep your vision clear.

7

Using De-Icing Tools

Before traveling, prepare de-icing tools in the trunk of the vehicle, such as a de-icing shovel, a spray bottle (containing antifreeze windshield washer fluid), etc., so that you can quickly remove ice from the windows and body when necessary.

8

Equip anti-skid chains and avoid high-speed driving

If you plan to drive on snowy or icy roads for a long time, you can install anti-skid chains prepared in advance on the tires to improve the vehicle's grip.

In rainy and snowy weather, a slippery layer of ice may form on the road surface, causing the vehicle to lose grip. Try to avoid driving at high speeds to reduce the risk of losing control of the vehicle.

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9

Always pay attention to the battery level

Too low temperature affects the battery life. Extreme weather can cause the temperature to drop sharply. The batteries of some new energy vehicles will be affected in low temperature conditions, resulting in reduced discharge efficiency and affecting the vehicle's battery life. If you encounter a charging station, you can charge in advance to keep the battery fully charged at all times.

At the same time, when driving on snowy or icy roads, the grip of the tires will change, which will increase the power consumption of new energy vehicles and affect the range. You must always pay attention to the remaining power ** and find a charging station in advance to charge to avoid breaking down on the way. **

Going home for the Chinese New Year is something that everyone looks forward to. No matter how we travel, we must take safety as the premise, so that we can happily go home for reunion and celebrate the New Year. Here I wish you all a happy family, good health and all the best in advance!

Planning and production

Author: Erzhu, a senior automobile roadside assistance practitioner

Audit丨Lu Kai Senior Registered Automobile Maintenance Engineer Senior Automobile Marketing Specialist

Planning丨Lin Lin

Editor: Yang Yaping

Proofread by Xu Lai