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Real Range

How far can electric cars really go?

Range anxiety still stops many people from going electric, but is there really anything to worry about? To find out, we drive EVs from full to flat in summer and winter to see how far they'll really go between charges

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FAQs

What is the normal range for an EV?

The distance that you can travel between charges in an electric car depends on several variables, including your average speed, how heavily the car is loaded and how hot (or not) the weather is. But in our tests we've seen as little as 113 miles and as much as 329 miles.

Which electric car has the farthest range?

Of all the cars we've put through our Real Range test, it's the Mercedes EQE 300 AMG Line Premium that went farthest on a charge: 329 miles in summer conditions.

Does speed affect EV range?

Higher speeds require more energy, reducing your electric car's range. It's also best to avoid rapid acceleration if you want to maximise how far you can go between charges.

Do EVs lose range over time?

Over time, repeated charging will reduce the amount of energy that your electric car's battery can hold. However, you can slow down this degradation by only charging to 80% capacity most of the time and charging your car slowly over night, rather than quickly via a public rapid charger.

How many years can an EV battery last?

With most electric cars, the drive battery is covered by an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty. However, it's now thought that electric car batteries will generally last for between 10 and 20 years before they need to be replaced.

Do EVs lose range when parked?

Electric cars will typically lose only about 2-3% of their charge a month while sitting stationary.