WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO CHARGE YOUR ELECTRIC CAR? LONG ROAD TRIP TEST!

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This video pits two charging strategies against each other on a 550-mile road trip in identical Mercedes EQEs: frequent, short charges to 50% versus fewer, longer charges to 80%. The theory, inspired by a world record attempt, suggests that charging above 50% significantly slows down, making more frequent, shorter stops potentially faster overall. In practice, the UK's charging network proved unreliable. While the shorter-charge strategy resulted in a slightly lower total charging time (1 hour 34 minutes vs. 1 hour 26 minutes), one driver experienced significant delays due to faulty chargers. Ultimately, the driver employing the longer-charge strategy arrived at the destination quicker due to the unreliability of the charging infrastructure, highlighting that real-world conditions can negate theoretical advantages. The takeaway is that while faster charging up to 50% is scientifically proven, the UK's charging network's imperfections make a high-risk, frequent-charging strategy potentially problematic for long journeys.