How Many Kilometers Can a New Energy Vehicle Travel per Kilowatt-hour?
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Under normal circumstances, in the NEDC combined cycle, a new energy vehicle can generally travel between 5 to 8 kilometers per kilowatt-hour (kWh), depending on the energy consumption performance of different electric vehicles. However, according to the law of energy conservation, the greater the curb weight, the higher the energy consumption per 100 kilometers will be, meaning the distance traveled per kilowatt-hour will decrease. Introduction to new energy vehicles: 1. Definition: New energy vehicles refer to vehicles that use unconventional vehicle fuels as power sources (or use conventional vehicle fuels with new types of on-board power devices), integrating advanced technologies in power control and driving, resulting in vehicles with advanced technical principles, new technologies, and new structures. 2. Classification: New energy vehicles include four main types: hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), battery electric vehicles (BEV, including solar-powered vehicles), fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV), and other new energy vehicles (such as those using supercapacitors, flywheels, and other high-efficiency energy storage devices).
From the perspective of in-depth understanding of new energy vehicles, there is no fixed number for how far one kilowatt-hour of electricity can take you, as it is greatly influenced by the vehicle model, driving habits, and environmental conditions. For pure electric vehicles, such as compact models, driving in urban areas typically allows for 15 to 20 kilometers per kilowatt-hour, while heavier SUVs might see this drop to 12 to 16 kilometers. Aggressive acceleration or high-speed driving increases wind resistance significantly, leading to a surge in power consumption; in winter, cold temperatures reduce battery efficiency, shrinking the range; using the air conditioning also consumes more power. Testing standards like the MIIT's NEDC data tend to be higher, while real-world road conditions yield lower figures. The BYD Qin I drive can easily cover 18 kilometers in urban areas, but on highways, it's around 15 kilometers. Before purchasing, it's more reliable to compare the manufacturers' claimed power consumption rates and to test drive extensively to understand the actual range. In summary, an average of 15 kilometers per kilowatt-hour is a conventional estimate, but it's not absolute.
