What Is EV Range Anxiety?

BMW has been a world leader in automotive innovation. That tradition continues today with several first-class EVs produced by the manufacturer. Whether you want a zippy i4 Gran Coupe, an i7 luxury sedan, or a family-friendly BMW iX SUV, the range, reliability, and performance you get with these EVs are unmatched.

But what do you do if your EV battery suddenly quits? Did you forget to charge it overnight? What if you can’t make it to Philadelphia on a single charge? There’s no reason to worry. Our expert service team explains EV range anxiety and why you probably don’t have to worry about this issue.

What Is the EV Range Anxiety Exactly?

As you may have guessed, range anxiety comes from your fear of the EV running out of charge before you make it to a nearby charging station. A survey from EV Box states that 30% of EV drivers said they feel “uncertain” about being able to charge their vehicles when needed. J.D. Power said that charging infrastructure and charging stations are the primary concerns of new EV owners.

It could be one reason why more people aren’t purchasing EVs, according to charging station provider EV Connect. You have no reason to worry about EV range anxiety over a lack of charging stations, particularly around Sewell. In our area, there is a robust EV charging station infrastructure, with more on the way as demand increases in the coming years. 

Watch Your BMW Erase Your EV Range Anxiety

Your luxury BMW will tell you where to go when it needs a recharge, eliminating any fear because the vehicle’s computer ties into your GPS. Here’s how your BMW can ease your range anxiety on your drives:

• Let’s say your EV battery monitor says you have 20 miles left before it’s time to recharge. It will alert the vehicle’s GPS and show you all of the charging stations within range.
• Many BMWs get between 230 and 300 miles of range, allowing you to easily get between major metropolitan areas or cruise on interstate highways for your next cross-country adventure.
• You could also use the My BMW app to chart your route to get to all of the public charging stations along your journey. The app will also tell you how much charge is left in your vehicle, even if your EV is off.
• EV range anxiety typically occurs in places with little EV charging infrastructure. Here in Turnersville and Williamstown, there are plenty of charging stations!
• BMW gives you two free years of 30-minute public charging along the Electrify America network! There are more than 3,500 fast chargers all over the United States at 822 stations in the Electrify America network.

We’re Here to Help With Your EV Concerns at BMW of Turnersville

Have more questions? We can put your electric car range anxiety fears to rest! Contact us or call (856) 290-8178 for more information. We’re happy to help in any way we can!