A new study shows that EVs have more than enough range to take care of our daily driving in the U.S.

Data from thousands of EVs shows the average daily driving distance is a small percentage of the EPA range of most EVs.

For years, range anxiety has been a major barrier to wider EV adoption in the U.S. It’s a common fear: imagine being in the middle of nowhere, with 5% juice remaining in your battery, and nowhere to charge. A nightmare nobody ever wants to experience, right? But a new study proves that in the real world, that’s a highly improbable scenario.

After analyzing information from 18,000 EVs across all 50 U.S. states, battery health and data start-up Recurrent found something we sort of knew but took for granted. The average distance Americans cover daily constitutes only a small percentage of what EVs are capable of covering thanks to modern-day battery and powertrain systems.

The study revealed that depending on the state, the average daily driving distance for EVs was between 20 and 45 miles, consuming only 8 to 16% of a battery’s EPA-rated range. Most EVs on sale today in the U.S. offer around 250 miles of range, and many models are capable of covering over 300 miles.

  • helenslunch@feddit.nl
    54·
    4 months ago

    All the complexity of a gas engine, plus the cost of a battery.

    We’ve been building hybrids for decades with no observable decrease in reliability.

    What happens when you don’t use the gas engine for months

    These operating modes are accounted for by the OEMs. They pressurize the gas tank to improve longevity. They’ll periodically enter “maintenance mode” to waste gas as necessary. Most people just drive around with a very small amount in the tank until they need it.

    You’re trying to solve a problem that the article shows doesn’t exist for 99%

    The article is wrong and stupid. Its most certainly exists for anyone who ever travels outside of their daily commute. Which is virtually everyone.

    • Contestant@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      4 months ago

      There are 1000s of Priuses that require repairs every year, including the batteries that also go bad. So, all of the normal gas engine maintenance, plus the risk of a battery going bad too. It’s just basic logic.

      • helenslunch@feddit.nl
        11·
        4 months ago

        There are thousands of every car that requires repair every year. What’s your point?

          • helenslunch@feddit.nl
            11·
            4 months ago

            You’re just circling back to an argument I already addressed. Come back when you have something new.