[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/real-world-range-of-the-evs\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/real-world-range-of-the-evs\/","headline":"Real world range of the EVs","name":"Real world range of the EVs","description":"The benefits of electric vehicles (EV) are well documented, but they can be fickle and unpredictable when it comes to precisely how far you can go in them. Various factors affect the number of miles possible in a fully-charged EV, such as temperature, road surface and driver behaviour, which isn\u2019t any different to a petrol or diesel car. However, running out of juice in an EV is a much trickier situation due to the fact that the electric equivalent of […]","datePublished":"2018-11-08","dateModified":"2018-11-08","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tesla-Model-S-charging-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tesla-Model-S-charging-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/real-world-range-of-the-evs\/","about":["Cars","ELECTRIC CARS","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":511,"keywords":["Electric Vehicle Range","electric vehicles","EVs"],"articleBody":"The benefits of electric vehicles (EV) are well documented, but they can be fickle and unpredictable when it comes to precisely how far you can go in them.Various factors affect the number of miles possible in a fully-charged EV, such as temperature, road surface and driver behaviour, which isn\u2019t any different to a petrol or diesel car. However, running out of juice in an EV is a much trickier situation due to the fact that the electric equivalent of a jerry can doesn\u2019t really exist.We recently did a rundown of the best and worst EVs for mile range, based on lab-like NEDC tests. But WhatCar? has taken it upon themselves to assess every pure-electric car on the market and find out exactly how far today\u2019s EVs can go and the true cost of electric motoring.1st Place: 64kWh Hyundai\u2019s Kona ElectricTopping the \u2018real range\u2019 list is Hyundai\u2019s Kona Electric 64kWh, with 259 miles.2nd Place:\u00a0Kia e-Niro &\u00a0Jaguar I-PaceThe Kia e-Niro is in joint-second place with the Jaguar I-Pace with 253 miles.3rd Place:\u00a0Tesla\u00a0Model S 75DAfter 2nd place, it was the Tesla Model S 75D with 204 miles.4th Place: 39kWh Hyundai KonaAt fourth place is the 39kWh version of the Hyundai Kona with 158 miles.5th Place:\u00a0ForTwo EQComing fifth is one of two electric Smart cars – the ForFour EQ with 59 miles.6th Place:\u00a0ForFour EQAnd right at the bottom was the other electric Smart car – the ForTwo EQ with 57 miles.Running Costs In terms of running costs, the Hyundai Ioniq Electric came out on top, costing \u00a30.030 per mile, despite a real world range of 117 miles. Not far behind it was the Kona again, with both the 39kWh and 64kWh versions costing \u00a30.033 per mile.The most expensive EV to run was deemed to be the Tesla Model S 75D, at \u00a30.049 per mile.How mile range was testedAt the start of the test, the car’s battery was fully depleted and recharged via a smart charging cable with a built-in meter, so the testers know the size of the battery. The car was then soaked overnight in an air-conditioned garage.The actual driving was done at the WhatCar? test track to avoid the effect of traffic conditions on results. Each car followed a route that simulated a mix of town, A-road and motorway driving.Test cars were driven with the lights on, climate control set to 22 degrees and when the temperature outside was between 10 and 15 degreesFinally, the car was recharged using the smart cable so that the amount of energy expended could be measured and the Real Range extrapolated.WhatCar? editor Steve Huntingford said: \u201cOne of the few remaining concerns for people considering an EV is range anxiety – the fear that their battery will run flat and leave them stranded. Our tests give them the information they need to choose the right car for their needs.\u201dIs range anxiety one of the concerns putting you off buying an EV? Let us know down in the comments. 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