Gas prices seem to be continuously rising, and more people are turning to electric or hybrid vehicles. Both are excellent options for saving money—and they can be optimized even further. Did you know that by using heat-blocking window tinting, you can increase the range of your electric or hybrid vehicle? In this brief article, we’ll explain how and why window tinting is beneficial in this regard.
First, let’s explore one of the main ways an electric or hybrid vehicle’s battery gets drained. In addition to driving the car, a significant portion of battery power is consumed by comfort systems, including lighting, audio, and most importantly, the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Depending on the vehicle, using HVAC can reduce driving range by 9% to 17%.
Now that we know using HVAC reduces your vehicle’s range, how can window tinting help? With professional window tinting from BlackShieldTint, solar energy entering the car through the windows can be reduced by up to 80–83%. By lowering the heat entering the vehicle, the need to run the HVAC system is reduced, which extends your vehicle’s range. Over time, thanks to the extended range and lower operating costs, installing window tinting can fully pay for itself.
We hope this brief article helps you understand how window tinting can increase the range of your electric or hybrid vehicle. Our team of qualified technicians nationwide is happy to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation for tinting your vehicle’s windows.
For more information on saving money on the road and at home, please contact us:
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