Here's What Typically Drains An EV Battery The Fastest
Fast highway driving, carrying excess weight, heat and air-conditioning will cut your EV's range.
Maximum electric-vehicle ranges are on the rise. And while some models still struggle to reach the 250-mile mark, advancements in battery and charging technologies have made EVs are more capable of handling long commutes and road trips.
According to electric vehicle watchdog Recurrent, the average real-world range of 2026 EV models rose to 325 miles, an impressive number somewhat tempered by the market's shift toward the less efficient trucks and SUVs. Some models, like the Lucid Air, Chevrolet Silverado EV and BMW i3 can travel well over 400 miles between charges. Likewise, charging times are shortening, with many drivers able to add 100 miles of range in less than 10 minutes due to the spread of 800-volt architectures, better thermal management systems, and flat charging curves.
When it comes to electric vehicles, however, not...
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