of the new car need to be charged several times before you can get the optimum range from them. You will need to drain and recharge them several times before you get the maximum range. A brand new car straight from the dealer is only capable of ½ to 2/3 of its actual range. This is important to be aware of and to remind yourself of regularly so that your range fixation does not take over your thinking. Your car’s range will increase after a few days, and will continue to increase over the next few weeks as you alternately drain and recharge the battery. In no time at all, the range of your electric car will reach its maximum level and your range fixation will dissipate – as thought it was never there.