Things to Do While Charging Your EV

5 Ways to Burn the Clock While Your Volkswagen Electric Car Recharges

By now, you probably know some of the major benefits of switching over to a Volkswagen electric car.

The main perk of any new electric car on the market is never having to pay for gas again. Take a moment and figure out how much the pump is costing you per year. That alone makes switching over worth some serious consideration, especially with gas prices being what they are right now.

Another win for new electric cars is that their driving range is far better than what they used to be five years ago. For instance, the Volkswagen ID.4 gets a driving range of up to 260 miles on a single charge. That is more than enough to get you through your weekly commuting or a weekend getaway out of town.

However, there’s one big hold-up for many consumers when it comes to making the switch over to an EV vehicle – charging times. In exchange for saving all that money at the pump you’ll have to spend a little time reconfiguring your schedule. Not to worry though. We’re here to walk you through how to do it.

Volkswagen Electric Cars and Charging Times

Just like your favorite smartphone device, new electric cars require being hooked up to a charging port from time to time. That can be difficult for a person who has grown up with a gas-up-and-go type of vehicle their entire life.

However, adjusting to the life of an electric vehicle owner isn’t as tough as it seems. Much like driving range, charging station technology has also drastically improved over the years. When discussing EV chargers, the two main variables are charger type and charging time.

With a 9.6kW charger, you’ll be able to get about 10 – 15 miles after a 30-minute charge. The more powerful 25kW charger will provide 30 – 50 miles after a 30-minute charge. Finally, with a DC Fast Charger, you’ll get about 180 miles after a 30-minute charge.

As you can see, you can rack up a lot of miles in a short amount of time. The challenge is how do you kill the clock while you’re waiting for your Volkswagen electric car to recharge. Fortunately, we have some ideas.

#1 – Knock Out an Appointment

We’ve all got those little 30-minute appointments that we need to attend every now and again. Maybe it’s a haircut, a trip to the vet, or you need to get your nails done. Whatever the case may be, this is a perfect opportunity to hook up your new electric car to the charger to give it some juice.

#2 – Charge Up While You Tone Up

Most medical experts agree that you should get at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity per day. Yet again, this is another great opportunity for you to charge up your car. Many major gym chains feature charging ports in their parking lots. After you’re done breaking a sweat, you’ll come out to a fully charged battery.

#3 – Grocery Shopping

Although it may be tempting to order your groceries online and have them delivered, why not take your weekly grocery shopping as an opportunity to charge up your car? Virtually every major grocery store chain, Walmart, and Target feature charging ports for EV vehicles on the lot.

#4 – Enjoy an Episode of Your Favorite TV Show

You can’t drive your car while it’s charging, but you can certainly still use your phone while you wait. If you’re parked at a charging port with time to kill, take this as your opportunity to fire up Hulu, Netflix, or other streaming service. One episode of your favorite show is all it should take for you to replenish your battery and get back on the road.

#5 – Enjoy Some “Me Time”

Have a totally clear schedule? Feel free to take the day to shop, grab a coffee, or browse your favorite bookstore. While you’re out enjoying the town, you can hook up your electric vehicle to the closest charging port.

It’s Time to Step into an Electric Car at VW Clear Lake

Now that you know how to overcome the challenges of charging times, the next step is for you to reserve a new electric car of your very own. The Volkswagen ID.4 is easily one of the most revolutionary electric vehicles to hit the market. In fact, it was named the winner of the World Car of the Year Award in 2021. Drivers and reviewers agree, there’s never been a Volkswagen for sale quite like the ID.4.

If you’d like to reserve one for a test drive, simply visit the Volkswagen ID.4 section of our website and click on the “Build & Reserve Your ID.4” button. You will then be prompted to select your trim level along with any additional features that you may want. Once your VW ID.4 arrives from overseas, a member of the VW Clear Lake team will contact you so that you can come down to the dealership and test drive it.

See the Widest Selection of New and Used Vehicles at VW Clear Lake

Not yet ready to go electric? No problem!

VW Clear Lake is the friendly, local VW dealership near you that specializes in new and used cars. We carry late model VW sedans, compacts, andSUVs in addition to a wide array of used cars. We also have a selection of certified pre-owned vehiclesthat have undergone a 100+ point inspection. Finally, we’re always running great deals on VW products and services in our specials section.

The VW Clear Lake dealership is conveniently located at 15100 Gulf Fwy in Houston. Additionally, if you are a current VW owner in need of maintenance, our VW service center is located at our dealership. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have or to schedule an appointment.

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