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Dhe vacation is just around the corner, but many drivers hesitate to embark on a long journey in their e-car. They fear range losses due to the high temperatures and the heavy load on the battery. The Spanish challenger brand shows what you should consider when temperatures are high and how the CUPRA Born helps to save the battery and reach your destination relaxed with pleasant interior temperatures. First of all: If you make the right preparations and observe the following tips when driving, you will also come to appreciate the electric car as a reliable companion for vacation trips.
Good for the battery and the environment: pre-cooling of the interior
The vehicle's air conditioning puts a lot of strain on the battery. Anyone who cools down the car significantly while driving in high summer temperatures demands the energy storage accordingly. The simplest measure: look for shady parking spaces for your e-car. For example under trees or in a parking garage. As a result, the interior and the battery do not heat up as much.
If you have a wall box available or are standing at a charging station, there is a practical function that can help: You can use the stationary air conditioning of your CUPRA Born to select the desired temperature before you start your journey. Thanks to CUPRA CONNECT GEN4 technology, this can be done conveniently from the breakfast table using the My CUPRA app. The CUPRA Born then uses the wall box or charging station and does not use the battery. The result: you get into a pleasantly cool vehicle – the battery no longer has to perform the feat of full air conditioning in the interior, it just has to hold it.
Heat pump: a support of the system
The heat pump, which is optionally available for the CUPRA Born, can support the air conditioning in both winter and summer. It uses considerably less electricity than the classic air conditioning system and thus protects the car's battery. And this is how it works: The heat pump extracts air from its surroundings and feeds it into a circuit containing a refrigerant. The warm air is converted into cool air using a heat exchanger before it then flows back into the vehicle interior.
Recuperation: more range through braking
Recuperation is a technical process for recovering energy. As soon as you take your foot off the accelerator or even brake, the electric motor acts as a generator. The vehicle's thrust and the engine's braking effect generate electrical energy that is stored in the battery. Our tip: The CUPRA Born's driving position B achieves the most effective energy recovery. When gear D is selected and the eco-assistance is activated, the vehicle electronics decide on the recuperation level - depending on the navigation data and the traffic situation.
Nomen est omen: "Range" driving profile
Selecting the right driving profile can also help to save energy and maximize range at high temperatures. The "Range" driving profile can be selected via the "Drive Profile" function button or the vehicle settings. This driving mode supports low consumption. While driving, the assistant helps the driver to drive with foresight and with low energy consumption by displaying displays in the Digital Cockpit. For example, when starting at an intersection or entering a roundabout, a symbol indicates the speed reduction along with the upcoming event.
The right tire pressure: save energy and increase safety
Regularly checking the tire pressure - especially before long journeys - can also optimize the range. The right pressure reduces rolling resistance and thus lowers energy consumption. There is a sticker in the B-pillar of the driver's door of the CUPRA Born that provides information about the vehicle's correct inflation pressure. That's not the only advantage: the correct tire pressure also increases your safety and the service life of the tyres. Text + picture credits: Cupra (Seat Sport SA)
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