ELECTRIC car drivers have been warned about an air-conditioning mistake in the summer that could drain your battery and leave you stranded.
Drivers who have been behind the wheel of EVs for years have given their top tips and hacks which could save you money and prevent problems.
During the summer months temperatures do rise meaning more people will reach for the AC in order to keep cool.
Although using the AC in an electric car can reduce the vehicles range, with experts saying by as much as 17 per cent.
Bristol resident Cameron, who drives a Kia e-Niro and parks it on a sunny driveway told ZapMap: “The overall range is slightly lower.