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Tips to maximise your Electric Range in your Mercedes-Benz
10 Nov 2025
The road to an all-electric future is edging closer. By 2035 all new cars sold in the UK must be either hybrid or an all-electric vehicle to support a more sustainable future. In 2019 we saw our first all-electric vehicle, the EQC, and since then our electric range has grown, with even more EQ models set to arrive next year. We want to ease you into switching to all-electric, read our tips on maximising your electric mile range.
Drive efficiently
One of the most important things you can do to maximize your electric mile range is to drive efficiently. This means driving at a steady speed and avoiding sudden acceleration and braking. When you accelerate quickly, you use more energy from your battery, and when you brake suddenly, you waste energy as heat. Instead, try to maintain a consistent speed and use regenerative braking (if your vehicle has it) to slow down gradually and recover some of the energy that would otherwise be lost. Every one of our all-electric vehicles comes with driver assistance systems, so that you can use cruise control and hold a steady driving pace.
Plan your route
Planning your route can also help you maximize your electric mile range. Using the Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras navigation system will enable you to find the most efficient route to your destination. This may include avoiding motorways (where speeds are higher and wind resistance is greater), taking advantage of regenerative braking on downhill sections, and avoiding steep uphill climbs that can drain your battery quickly.
We have lots of hills and bends in the South West, for example, a journey from our Taunton location to Truro can be very demabnding on electric vehicles, especially when uphill on the return journey. So, we recommend to plan ahead so you can maximise your battery performance.
Climate control
Heating and cooling can be major drains on your electric vehicle’s battery. To maximize your electric mile range, try to manage your climate control system carefully. If it’s hot outside, use the air conditioning sparingly or set it to a higher temperature, blasting out cold air may be refreshing on a hot summer’s day, but it will drain your EV battery. If it’s cold preheat your car while it’s still charging using Mercedes me. It might surprise you, but your heated seats and heating steering wheel use less heat than using the air conditioning system, so where possible take advantage of this.
Our Hybrid and Electric models all have the capability to use Pre-Entry Climate Control using the Mercedes-Ben app, where you can pre-heat or cool your vehicle before departure. Doing this whilst your vehicle is charging is the best way for you to utilise the heating and ventilating system in your vehicle, without affecting your battery usage.
Monitor your battery usage
Your mile range may be altered by external factors, such as weather conditions, so it is essential to monitor your battery usage. On the dash of our Mercedes-Benz vehicles with EQ Technology it will display your battery level and your estimated battery range. Use this information to plan your driving and avoid running out of charge. If you notice that your battery level is dropping faster than expected, adjust your driving style or route to conserve energy.
Minimize extra load
Added weight to your vehicle, for example an extra passenger or some extra sports equipment in the boot, will affect your electric mile range. To maximize your range, try to minimize the amount of extra weight you carry in your car. This includes items in your boot, frunk (font trunk) or on the roof (if you have a roof rack), as well as passengers or furry friends. The more weight your car has to carry, the more energy it needs to power the load.
Charge smartly
Taking a smart approach when charging your electric vehicle can also help you maximize your electric mile range. If possible, charge your car during off-peak hours (when electricity rates are lower), and aim to charge your battery to 80% or less, especially with rapid AC/DC chargers, to prolong it's lifespan. You can also take advantage of public charging stations or destination chargers (such as those at hotels or shopping centres) to top up your battery while you’re out and about.
Drive safely
Your car will consume more energy at higher speeds, so try to keep to the speed limit for your vehicle to maximize your electric mile range, or even less if you have time. Electric vehicles are generally most efficient at speeds between 30 and 50 mph. If you’re driving on the motorway, try to keep your speed below 70 mph to avoid using too much energy.
