EV charging glossary
Driver concerns
Range
EV range is the distance a vehicle can travel before it needs additional energy. Published range can come from a standardised test such as WLTP, while the vehicle display estimates remaining range from current operating information. Real-world range changes with speed, weather, heating or cooling, terrain, payload and driving style. Battery capacity matters, but efficiency is equally important. Two vehicles with the same usable kWh can have different range.