If you’ve never owned an electric car, you must still be worried about “range anxiety.” According to a survey by Volvo in 2019, 58 percent of drivers cited range anxiety as a significant barrier to buying an electric car. However, as electric vehicles become more popular and charging infrastructure grows, range anxiety has become less of a concern. If you still fear electric vehicles, let’s discuss what you can do if your electric car runs out of power.

What happens when your Tesla runs out of power

When my Tesla’s power is close to zero

Electric vehicles do not run out of power suddenly. Like conventional fuel cars, both have gauges showing the current amount of energy. As your battery gets closer to zero, your vehicle will bombard you with warning messages to convince you to head to the nearest electric car charging station. Modern electric cars can usually estimate how far they can go on their remaining charge.

If you happen to be stuck on a highway with no charging station in sight, your EV will conserve the amount of energy it uses to move you to a safe location off the road before shutting off completely. In most cases, these alerts will give you enough warning to start planning your trip to the closest charging station and your next steps.

What happens when my Tesla hits 0% charge?

Many electric cars will go into a low-power mode when they run out of battery power. Sometimes, you’ll see a turtle icon on your dashboard. When the car’s onboard computer calculates that it can’t go farther, it may limit power and acceleration even when you press the gas pedal. At that point, you’ll have to pull over and wait for help.

Towing EVs to charging stations

When your electric car breaks down completely, you can call a friend or roadside assistance company to have your electric vehicle towed to the nearest charging station. But with this method, you can’t predict the waiting time at the charging station, and you could spend half a day doing so.

Charging your Tesla

What would it be like if you could have an EV charging station come to you with just a phone call or an order on an app?

SETEC POWER Mobile Charging Service

SETEC POWER has made such a usage scenario a reality and is being used in many countries. Emergency mobile EV charging system, a mobile charging station mounted on a van. After getting your exact address, it will come to you immediately to provide DC fast charging service for your electric car. With excellent efficiency, ensure you can get back on the road as soon as possible.

As electric vehicles become more popular, various charging technologies and services are also being developed. Electric cars give drivers enough warning before they run out of power, and even if you ignore these alerts, it ensures that you can safely reach the curb to wait for a tow truck or call a mobile charging service. By all means, don’t let range anxiety stop you from trying new things.