If you're among the many Australians who have bought an electric vehicle this year, maximising the range of your new ride might be on your mind.
EVs have improved greatly in terms of range but still use more energy during longer freeway-type drives, and while charging an EV is cheaper than refuelling with petrol or diesel, there's still money to be saved by using them efficiently.
Experts say getting the most out of an EV battery isn't that different to getting good value from a tank of fuel, but there are some differences to be aware of.
The one big advantage EVs have is the ability to create their own power via regenerative braking.
"When [an EV] goes into slowdown, then it's actually acting as a generator," says Australian Electric Vehicle Association technical convenor Michael Day, based in Epping, NSW, on Dharug country.
Regenerative braking can be turned on and off, but he says newer EVs have it turned on by default.
You can also take advantage of regenerative braking by practising one-pedal driving, which involves using the brake as little as possible.
"You just ease on and ease off the accelerator pedal," says Electric Vehicle Council senior policy manager Bjorn Siem, who works in Meanjin/Brisbane.
For new owners, some of the fun of EVs is their "get up and go", Mr Day says.
Where you're driving can also affect your EV's range, says RACV motoring editor Terry Martin, who lives in South Gippsland on Gunaikurnai and Bunurong country.