EV’s have mileage estimates just like gasoline vehicles do. Most are estimated at a certain set speed, level ground, with no electrical consumers being on, such as A/C, radio, etc. It’s based upon a brand new EV battery, and also based upon a “best case scenario”.
When a person drives their EV, the computer constantly updates to the drivers habits. Heavy accelleration? How does the driver drive the car? Upon the next charge, the computer will calculate the next charge in available miles from the “history” it collects. So, a EV range may diminish significantly based upon how the vehicle is driven, and what consumers are used.
The next factor that affects driving range is the battery itself. Batteries are warranted to hold a 70% minimum charge after 3 years. This means if a battery charges to 70%, the owner has lost 30% of their original driving range.LIthium batteries hold less and less charge as the years go by.
Weather. EV’s batteries like great weather like you and I. They don’t like heat extremes nor very cold. Cold limits charging.
Tires and rolling resistance. The wider the tires, the more friction there is. The narrower the tire, the less rolling resistance there is.
If you have had repeated problems with your EV vehicle that was purchased or leased new (or CPO used), and it’s a 2020 or newer, we invite you to discover your rights under our California Lemon Law. Simply call us at 1-800-225-3666