This makes charging stops easier.
Do you have an app/charger that can make your autumn vacation better? And maybe need a few charging tips before the long trip?
22.09.2026 07:02 | Updated 10:51
Autumn vacation … Is it really already autumn and time for another holiday?
Yes, of course—the leaves are changing color, the cool autumn air is arriving, and the car starts to run a bit drier on electricity now than it did in the summer.
In other words: Maybe you should think again about charging stops.
The car also senses autumn
As temperatures drop, electricity consumption increases, and the range often becomes shorter than during the warm summer months.
The extent of the difference depends on factors such as outside temperature, how much energy the car uses for heating, driving speed, and road conditions. That’s why it’s wise to plan charging stops with a slightly larger margin than in summer.
If you’re heading to the mountains, the difference can be even more noticeable. Lower temperatures, uphill roads, and headwinds all reduce range slightly.
In such cases, it’s especially convenient to have a charging station at the cabin—but if you lack that luxury, fast chargers along the road become even more important. It’s helpful to know both where you can charge and how easy it is to start charging once you arrive.
Before you drive, you can do three simple things:
Warm up the car while it’s connected to power, check for chargers along the route, and start your trip with as much range as possible. This way, you hopefully won’t have to charge at the worst possible moment.
E-Bike App Makes It Easy
In the E-Bike App, you can now find over 8,000 fast chargers along Norwegian roads, plus many charging parking spots for those with a bit more time.
Enter your destination in the route planner within the E-Bike App to get an overview of available charging options along the way. This way, you spend less time searching and more time on your trip.
It’s not just the chargers that need to be easy to find. With the E-Bike App, you can charge at multiple charging companies using the same app and/or charging card.
This means you don’t have to use a separate app, account, or payment solution for each company you encounter along the way.
When autumn holidays take you through different parts of the country, possibly across multiple charging networks, it’s convenient to have everything gathered in one place.
Plug in the charger in the app, connect it to your car, and start charging. This way you can also use the charging stop time for a cup of coffee, a snack, and a short walk.
A little planning makes the autumn drive easier
Driving an electric car in autumn isn’t rocket science, but it may require a bit more consideration than on those late, warm summer days when you could drive out of the driveway without much thought about range.
Imagine this: You’re on your way up the last hill to the cabin, the sun is setting, and the battery percentage is dropping faster than expected. Not a great feeling. With a little planning, you can hopefully avoid exactly that situation.
Check for chargers along the route before you drive, and remember that stopping to charge a bit before you “really need to” is usually more convenient than having to stop when you absolutely must.
With multiple charging providers gathered in Elbilappen and a route planner to assist you along the way, you can spend less time worrying about charging and more time on your trip. All you need to do is pack the car, grab a warm jacket, and head out.
Download Elbilappen and become a member before you set off — so you’re ready for autumn charging stops, no matter where your vacation takes you.
Happy autumn holidays!
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