With internal combustion engine cars, buyers typically compare fuel consumption to find the more efficient vehicles. However on EVs whilst it is possible to compare consumption in the form of kWh/100km, how far you can travel before charging becomes the more important factor buyers look at. This is due to the time it takes to charge an EV vehicle compared to simply refuelling your traditional petrol or diesel car.
Larger batteries hold more energy
The size of the battery is the biggest contributing factor to range. As an example the battery sizes available in the CUPRA Born are 58kWh and 77kWh. The larger the number the more power the battery holds. A 58kWh battery can typically provide up to 264 miles* on a single charge whilst the larger 77kWh battery can run for up to 342 miles*. This should be more than what most require to complete the majority of journeys.
The size of the battery is the biggest contributing factor to range. As an example the battery sizes available in the CUPRA Born are 58kWh and 77kWh. The larger the number the more power the battery holds. A 58kWh battery can typically provide up to 264 miles* on a single charge whilst the larger 77kWh battery can run for up to 342 miles*. This should be more than what most require to complete the majority of journeys.
Explore some of the many factors that impact battery usage and the range you can receive.
Lithium-ion batteries are sensitive to climate and in colder or hotter temperatures are less efficient at producing the chemical reactions needed to produce power. As the battery needs to work harder it also reduces range.
Cars now have more technology in them and most of these features use electricity. This includes internet-connected entertainment system, heating and air conditioning system, heated seats and even safety features like lane assist. They all draw on the same power that is powering the vehicle.
Just like in cars with traditional engines, driving style greatly affects the amount of power used when driving around. More aggressive driving will result in greater energy usage, reducing range.
Over time after many charges batteries lose the amount of charge they can hold. This results in reduction in the range achievable from a full charge.
Electric vehicle charge times and running costs.
EV charging at home and charger installation.
Charging when away from home at public stations.
