During a recent three-week journey covering several thousand kilometers, the author discovered important lessons about driving an electric vehicle. The first reality he faced was that "range anxiety" genuinely exists among new EV drivers. However, experienced electric vehicle owners frequently offer support and guidance to those just starting out. Previously, the author had intended to switch to an electric car eventually. This plan accelerated when the petrol engine in his 17-year-old Subaru failed right before Christmas. The vehicle had covered an impressive 360,000-plus kilometers before finally giving out.