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Originally Posted by Wyzz Kydd
I've read similar articles. Take a BEV with a published range of 300 mpc, then factor in the fact that in real world conditions it really only gets about 260 mpc. Now factor in the instructions to only charge to 80% and you're at 208 mpc. Now factor in extreme temps and you're potentially at 170 or so mpc.
So that luxury, extended range BEV on a cold and windy day may have just over half its listed range if you're following manufacturer suggestions.
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Even before that, right out of the gate, the window sticker EV "range" is flawed even under ideal conditions. The true EV range equivalent of Highway and City MPG is not shown. The true HWY range at highway speeds similar to HWY mpg doesn't give the buyer a true picture of an EVs true Range. It's intentionally misleading.
The number one concern is an EV's range. To most of us it means highway travel at highway speeds. You won't be told what it truly is with an EV.