How to work out your EV’s real range from one journey
You do not need to run an EV from 100% to 0% to get a useful range figure. A decent-length journey and the battery percentage used are enough for a practical estimate.
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MyEVRange blog
Straightforward guides about EV range, charging and the figures used on MyEVRange.
Does electric-car range get worse as the battery ages?
EV batteries do lose some usable capacity over time, but age, mileage and battery health are not the same thing. Here is what matters when looking at a used EV.
Read more →What is a good real-world range for an electric car?
There is no single range number that makes an EV good or bad. The useful number depends on your longest regular journeys, charging options and how much reserve you want.
Read more →Do heat pumps really improve EV range in winter?
A heat pump can use less battery energy to warm the cabin than simple resistive heating, but it does not make winter range loss disappear.
Read more →Why does the range on my EV dashboard keep changing?
The miles shown next to the battery icon are a prediction, not a measurement of energy stored. Your recent driving can make that number move around a lot.
Read more →EV range in rain and wind: how bad weather changes efficiency
A wet or windy motorway journey can use noticeably more energy than the same route on a calm dry day. There are several reasons why.
Read more →How much does carrying passengers and luggage affect EV range?
Extra weight does use energy, especially where the car is repeatedly accelerating or climbing, but speed and aerodynamics can matter even more on a long motorway journey.
Read more →Can an electric car really do 300 miles?
A 300-mile official range does not mean every 100% charge will deliver exactly 300 road miles. Here is how to interpret the number properly.
Read more →How to choose the right EV battery size for your driving
Battery size matters, but buying the biggest pack available is not automatically the best choice. Start with your journeys, charging and real-world range.
Read more →WLTP range vs real-world EV range: what is the difference?
WLTP is useful for comparing cars, but it is not a promise of the mileage you will see on every journey. Here is what the figure means and why real driving can look different.
Read more →How much range does an EV lose in winter?
Cold weather can make a noticeable difference to electric-car range. The size of that difference depends on the car, the journey and how it is used.
Read more →Motorway EV range: why 70 mph changes the numbers
An EV that looks very efficient around town can use much more energy on a fast motorway run. Here is why motorway range deserves its own figure.
Read more →What actually affects electric-car range?
Speed, weather, heating, wheels, weight and route can all move an EV range figure. This is why there is no single “real range” that fits every journey.
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