10 EV Mistakes Every New Electric Car Owners Make (Avoid These)

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Most new EV owners are accidentally damaging their batteries and losing money in the first 90 days. It's not the car's fault—it's the habits we carried over from driving gas vehicles. From the "Gas Station Mentality" to degrading your battery with the wrong charging limit, here are the top 10 mistakes new electric car owners make and exactly how to fix them to save your range and your wallet.
In this video, we break down the difference between NMC and LFP batteries, why the "Guess-O-Meter" lies to you on highway trips, and why your tires are wearing out so fast. We also cover the "ABC" charging rule, how to handle cold weather range loss, and the hidden danger of the 12-volt battery.

0:00 - The first 90 days of EV ownership
0:22 - Mistake 1: The Gas Station Mentality (ABC Rule)
1:16 - Mistake 2: Trusting the Range Display (Guess-O-Meter)
2:02 - Mistake 3: Ignoring the Charging Curve (80% vs 100%)
2:45 - Mistake 4: The 100% Charge Obsession (NMC vs LFP)
3:35 - Mistake 5: Underestimating Tire Wear
4:15 - Mistake 6: Cold Weather Denial (Preconditioning)
4:55 - Mistake 7: Blind Trust in Public Charging
5:38 - Mistake 8: Phantom Drain & Sentry Mode
6:18 - Mistake 9: Neglecting the 12-Volt Battery
6:58 - Mistake 10: Paying "Guest" Rates at Fast Chargers
7:45 - Conclusion & Final Tips