How much extra energy does a charging detour add?
A station may offer a lower price but sit away from the route. How can the additional distance be included before comparing the stop?
EVVerity explains
The answer
Count the complete extra distance
A hypothetical 12 km total detour at 20 kWh/100 km uses about 2.4 kWh. Include the return to the route, not just the outward leg. Compare the cost of that energy and the added time with the tariff saving, while retaining enough reserve to reach the alternative safely.
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