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The Electric Car Range Calculator estimates the driving range of an electric vehicle based on battery capacity and energy efficiency. It helps EV owners and potential buyers understand how far they can travel on a single charge.
The calculator uses the electric car range formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula multiplies the total energy stored in the battery by the vehicle's efficiency to determine the maximum driving distance.
Details: Accurate range estimation is crucial for trip planning, charging strategy, and understanding the practical limitations of electric vehicle ownership. It helps prevent range anxiety and ensures safe travel planning.
Tips: Enter battery capacity in kWh (typically 40-100 kWh for most EVs) and efficiency in mi/kWh (typically 3-4 mi/kWh for efficient models). Both values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is a typical EV battery capacity?
A: Most modern electric vehicles have battery capacities ranging from 40 kWh for compact cars to 100+ kWh for luxury and performance models.
Q2: What factors affect real-world range?
A: Driving style, speed, weather conditions, terrain, use of climate control, and vehicle load can significantly impact actual range compared to calculated estimates.
Q3: How accurate is this calculation?
A: This provides a theoretical maximum range under ideal conditions. Real-world range is typically 10-20% lower due to various environmental and driving factors.
Q4: Can I use this for different units?
A: This calculator uses miles and kWh. For kilometers, convert the result by multiplying by 1.609 (1 mile = 1.609 km).
Q5: Why is efficiency measured in mi/kWh?
A: Miles per kilowatt-hour is the electric vehicle equivalent of miles per gallon (MPG) for gasoline vehicles, representing how far the vehicle can travel per unit of energy consumed.