- VEHICLE RANGE
Firstly, it’s important to understand that the usage of available power is measured in kW, to get to grips with the new language of electric vehicles have a look at the Jargon Buster page which will help you get to grips with the new terminology.
How Accurate Is The Range Of My Battery?
Manufacturers are spending time trying to make advertised ranges as accurate as possible, but it’s helpful to know how the range is calculated in order to alleviate the anxiety of limited range.
The average “good” consumption rate sits at around 4 miles per kilowatt, this means that your car will consume around 1 kWh of stored electricity for every 4 miles you travel. Many EVs have an onboard kWh per mile reader that will help you decipher your usage as you drive and It works like the fuel consumption reader on a normal vehicle (MPG)
There are many factors that will affect the range of your battery, some are obvious and some are not, here’s a clever little way to work it out.
Example
If you average 4 miles per kWh and have a 64KWh hour capacity battery then 4miles X 64 available units of electricity = 256 miles of range.
Listed below are a few varying factors that will make a difference to how accurate the consumption and range will be.
Aggressive Driving
Weight of the Car
External Temperature
Geographical Location
Heated Seats
If you’re thinking about purchasing an EV, have a look at our Test Drive guide to ensure that you get the range that works for you.
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