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“ Range anxiety alludes to the fear that an EV will run out of power before reaching the driver ’ s destination or a suitable charging station ,” explains Winick . “ While charging away from home has become more accessible , with fast-charging Level 3 stations now available at many motorway service stations , car parks and on-street locations , research continues to show that range anxiety is still among the top reasons consumers hesitate in making the switch to EVs . Batteries themselves have been a primary focus for reducing range anxiety .”
Currently , the range of some EVs can be dependent on outside temperatures – meaning that many drivers have the potential of running low on battery in inclement weather conditions far before they would ordinarily anticipate to do so .
According to Winick , the uptake of more energy efficient refrigerants will encourage the uptake of Electric Vehicle usage .
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