{"id":42741,"date":"2022-08-12T10:59:20","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T09:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myenergi.com\/ie\/?post_type=guides&#038;p=42741"},"modified":"2024-03-28T14:56:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T14:56:32","slug":"how-far-can-an-electric-car-go","status":"publish","type":"guides","link":"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/guides\/how-far-can-an-electric-car-go\/","title":{"rendered":"How far can an electric car go?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id='block-header-basic-block_7fa834146bc2be2090f76634a56a9220'  class='flexi-block header-basic-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 relative '>\n\n\n    <div class=\"relative \">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container flex flex-col mx-auto    justify-end py-11 md:py-9 lg:py-11 \">\n\t\t<div class=\"first-mt-0 \">\n                            <h1 class=\"h2 lg:h3 !mb-0\">\n                    How far can an electric car go?                <\/h1>\n                    <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"relative flex flex-wrap justify-between w-full mx-auto\">\n    <div class=\"w-full py-5 breadcrumbs\">\n        <nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id='block-simple-content-block_2d5bbeac4a2bfa8288616393f95482e8'  class='flexi-block simple-content-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 '>\n\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto wide-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"content-inner bg-white rounded-2.5xl \">\n\n            <div class=\"mx-auto first-mt-0 last-mb-0 max-w-[90%] xl:max-w-[990px]  \">\n\n                <h1 class=\"h3  text-center  \">What is vehicle range?<\/h1>\n<p>Vehicle range is the estimated distance that your vehicle can travel on a single charge. In terms of electric vehicles, this refers to the amount of charge left in the vehicle battery at any given time. This is often displayed on a vehicle dashboard as either a percentage or miles\/KM remaining. A vehicles actual range depends on many fluctuating\u00a0 factors, such as the environment and your personal driving and charging habits.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id='block-simple-content-block_d16aea08fdd9cb0d00baa265f3edbdce'  class='flexi-block simple-content-block pt-8 pb-8 lg:pb-16 '>\n\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto wide-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"content-inner bg-white rounded-2.5xl \">\n\n            <div class=\"mx-auto first-mt-0 last-mb-0 max-w-[90%] xl:max-w-[990px]  \">\n\n                <h1 class=\"h3  text-center  \">What factors affect vehicle range?<\/h1>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0<strong>Your vehicles battery size<\/strong>\u00a0measured in kW\u2019s (Kilowatts) \u2013 The more kW\u2019s the battery holds, the further the vehicle will travel on a single charge. i.e. you\u2019d expect around double the range from a 60kWh battery, when compared to a 30kWh battery.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0<strong>Vehicle weight and design<\/strong>\u00a0will affect the amount of kW\u2019s used. i.e. heavier vehicles will use more power than lighter vehicles. This includes any extra weight added to the vehicle including equipment, passengers and suit cases.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0<strong>Driving style and habits<\/strong>\u00a0affect the amount of energy used. Driving quickly with lots of breaking and fast\u00a0 accelerating between traffic lights will use extra kilowatts. Equally, driving flat out on a motorway at higher speeds will sap the battery faster still. A steady and constant speed is the best way to achieve maximum range potential within the set speed limits.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0<strong>Environment, weather &#038; temperature\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>will affect the amount of extra kilowatts used, for example frequent stop \/ start driving through a town of city and\/or driving on more demanding terrain such as up steep hills, will all put extra strain on the vehicle battery. Equally, ever changing weather conditions will play their part in how the vehicle range is affected on a given day. For example, travelling head wind would cause the vehicle to use more energy and conditions which affect the vehicle\u2019s traction such as rain and snow will also play a part. Also, when the temperature drops, cold batteries need to use more energy to maintain its optimal operating.\u00a0 temperature.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0<strong>Other factors include : \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022tire pressure<\/p>\n<p>\u2022how well maintained the vehicle and battery health are kept overall<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 charging habits i.e. try to use lower voltage home chargers as part of your routine, opposed to high voltage rapid public chargers<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0 Vehicles modes \u2013 some vehicles offer certain modes which sap more battery<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Use of internal features such as heaters, air con, radio, electric windows.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Aerodynamic lag \u2013 caused by windows being down, suspension settings etc<\/p>\n<p>See some of these factors in more detail, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/myenergi.com\/guides\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-charge-an-electric-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how much it costs to charge an electric vehicle.<\/a><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-fifty-fifty-img-txt-block_c0d019f68598b300fe7fb665af71c669\"  class=\"bg-white flexi-block fifty-fifty-img-txt-block  \">\n\t<div class=\"container relative z-10 flex flex-wrap justify-center pb-0 mx-auto pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 \">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-wrap w-full justify-center lg:justify-between items-center    lg:flex-row-reverse\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"w-full load-hidden image-wrapper lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none  xl:pl-3.9\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/how-far-can-an-electric-car-go.png\" class=\"w-full rounded-2.5xl\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity: 1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/how-far-can-an-electric-car-go.png 650w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/how-far-can-an-electric-car-go-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/how-far-can-an-electric-car-go-600x305.png 600w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/08\/how-far-can-an-electric-car-go-250x127.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>                <\/div>\n\n            \n            \n                <div class=\"w-full self-center lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none lg:pr-20 2xl:pr-45 pt-12 lg:pb-0 load-hidden content-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full first-mt-0 last-mb-0 \">\n                        <h3 class=\"h3  text-left  \">How far can an electric car go?<\/h3>\n<p>The average distance an electric car can travel is around 211 miles on a full charge. Vehicle range is determined by numerous factors including the size of the battery in kWh, the vehicles weight &#038; design and ever-fluctuating factors such as the weather &#038; temperature. It is also dependent on the type of\u00a0 journeys you make, for example \u2018Driver A\u2019 could drive more on motorways at a constant speed, whereas \u2018Driver B\u2019 is an inner-city driver which is more variable and stop \/ start.<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers tend to advertise their vehicles with the maximum potential range in perfect driving conditions. Although, it is now common practice for vehicle manufacturers to give different figures for both motorway and inner-city driving range. However, the most accurate estimate for vehicle range is called an EPA range, sometimes referred to as \u2018actual range\u2019 or \u2018real range\u2019 which gives a more accurate representation of mixed driving conditions, both inner city, motorway and real world conditions.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id='block-simple-content-block_8dc7f0afaf87d6ab18293880534537a0'  class='flexi-block simple-content-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 '>\n\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto wide-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"content-inner bg-white rounded-2.5xl \">\n\n            <div class=\"mx-auto first-mt-0 last-mb-0 max-w-[90%] xl:max-w-[990px]  \">\n\n                <h3 class=\"h3  text-left  \">How low can my electric vehicle battery go before it needs charging?<\/h3>\n<p>Most electric car\u2019s convert kWh into a simple percentage figure to help determine the amount of charge left.\u00a0 To sustain the longevity of a vehicle battery, it is recommended that you maintain a minimum charge of at least 15-20%. However, with the ever increasing number of public charge points now available, and with the average distance between charge points decreasing, it is more likely you would be able to make it to a charge point, in the event your battery does become low. Though, it\u2019s worth noting that you\u2019d expect to get on average around 10.5 miles per 5% of charge, therefore we certainly wouldn\u2019t recommend you risk entering a 20mile stretch of motorway if your battery level is in single digits.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id='block-simple-content-block_07babb48e3a0341e0533d7597182b3f3'  class='flexi-block simple-content-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 '>\n\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto wide-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"content-inner bg-white rounded-2.5xl \">\n\n            <div class=\"mx-auto first-mt-0 last-mb-0 max-w-[90%] xl:max-w-[990px]  \">\n\n                <h3 class=\"h3  text-left  \">How many kWh does an EV use per mile?<\/h3>\n<p>Based on an average 54kWh battery and an average vehicle range of 211 miles, in the perfect conditions, an electric car will use on average around 0.25 kWh per mile.<\/p>\n<p>Though, this figure will seesaw slightly based on the amount of extra energy used through the use of interior heaters, wind screen wipers, electronic features, etc. Equally, a continuous change in rolling resistance, fluctuating temperatures and daily weather conditions all play a part in the potential kW\u2019s used.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id='block-simple-content-block_2ab9ff82fe38a409b87a5c5f84c0a133'  class='flexi-block simple-content-block pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 '>\n\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto wide-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"content-inner bg-white rounded-2.5xl \">\n\n            <div class=\"mx-auto first-mt-0 last-mb-0 max-w-[90%] xl:max-w-[990px]  \">\n\n                <h3 class=\"h3  text-left  \"> How many miles does an EV travel per kW?<\/h3>\n<p>Since we know that an EV uses around 0.25kW per mile, based on an average 54kWh battery and an average vehicle range of 211 miles, we can conclude that an electric car will travel about 4 miles per 1 kWh used, in the perfect driving conditions.<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Our handy table of electric car maths to answer (excluding factors and conditions)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>Average Miles per kW\u2019s = 4 miles<\/p>\n<p>Average kW\u2019s per miles = 0.25 kW\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>0.25 kW\u2019s x 4 miles = 1kWh<\/p>\n<p>Average 211 miles \u00f7 4 miles = 52.75 kW\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>300 miles \u00f7 4 miles = 75kWh battery<\/p>\n<p>75kWh battery \u00f7 300 Miles = 0.25kW per mile<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block-fifty-fifty-img-txt-block_6afd11423d71bb5c0cc1e7cca526f72f\"  class=\"bg-white flexi-block fifty-fifty-img-txt-block  \">\n\t<div class=\"container relative z-10 flex flex-wrap justify-center pb-0 mx-auto pt-8 lg:pt-16 pb-8 lg:pb-16 \">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-wrap w-full justify-center lg:justify-between items-center    lg:flex-row-reverse\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"w-full load-hidden image-wrapper lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none  xl:pl-3.9\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/08\/yeni-peugeot-e-208-tanitildi-iste-tasarimi-ve-ozellikleri154108_0-1024x576.jpeg\" class=\"w-full rounded-2.5xl\" alt=\"\" style=\"opacity: 1\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/08\/yeni-peugeot-e-208-tanitildi-iste-tasarimi-ve-ozellikleri154108_0-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/08\/yeni-peugeot-e-208-tanitildi-iste-tasarimi-ve-ozellikleri154108_0-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/08\/yeni-peugeot-e-208-tanitildi-iste-tasarimi-ve-ozellikleri154108_0-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/08\/yeni-peugeot-e-208-tanitildi-iste-tasarimi-ve-ozellikleri154108_0-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/08\/yeni-peugeot-e-208-tanitildi-iste-tasarimi-ve-ozellikleri154108_0-600x338.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/08\/yeni-peugeot-e-208-tanitildi-iste-tasarimi-ve-ozellikleri154108_0-250x141.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/www.myenergi.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/08\/yeni-peugeot-e-208-tanitildi-iste-tasarimi-ve-ozellikleri154108_0.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                <\/div>\n\n            \n            \n                <div class=\"w-full self-center lg:w-1\/2 md:max-w-[500px] lg:max-w-none lg:pr-20 2xl:pr-45 pt-12 lg:pb-0 load-hidden content-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"w-full first-mt-0 last-mb-0 \">\n                        <h3 class=\"h3  text-left  \">Which electric car has the longest range?<\/h3>\n<p>620 Miles is the official range of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesla.com\/en_GB\/roadster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tesla Roadster<\/a>\u00a0and currently in the top spot for the longest driving range for an electric car, whilst the average between the top 10 longest range vehicles is 342 miles.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                    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