EV Range Calculator

EV range depends on battery capacity, state of charge, driving conditions, and energy consumption rate. This calculator accounts for factors like temperature, terrain, driving style, and battery degradation to provide realistic range estimates.

1. 1

   Enter Battery Capacity

   Input your EV's total battery capacity in kWh

2. 2

   Set Current Charge

   Enter current battery percentage or starting charge level

3. 3

   Adjust for Conditions

   Factor in temperature, terrain, and driving style

4. 4

   View Range Estimate

   See estimated driving range under specified conditions

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  Real-world range is typically 15-30% less than EPA/WLTP estimates

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  Cold weather can reduce range by 20-40% due to battery chemistry and heating

• 3

  Highway driving uses more energy than city driving in EVs (opposite of gas cars)

• 4

  Preconditioning while plugged in preserves range for temperature control

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  Battery health typically remains above 80% for 8-10 years of normal use

• Planning trips based on maximum range without safety buffer

• Not accounting for significant cold weather range reduction

• Assuming highway efficiency matches city driving in EVs

• Forgetting that AC and heating significantly impact range