What is Driving Range?
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Driving range refers to the maximum distance a vehicle can travel when fully loaded, with a full fuel tank, on good and flat roads. With a fixed fuel tank capacity, it reflects the fuel economy of the vehicle. If a car has low fuel consumption, its driving range will be larger. For electric vehicles, driving range refers to the distance traveled from a fully charged state of the power battery to the end of the test specified by the standard. It is an important economic indicator for electric vehicles. Research and analysis of energy conversion and its influencing factors in the driving range of electric vehicles can help reduce energy consumption during operation and improve the energy utilization efficiency of electric vehicles.
The driving range refers to the maximum distance a car can travel on a full tank of fuel or a full charge. I believe this is a key metric for measuring a car's efficiency, and many people prioritize it when buying a vehicle. It doesn't just depend on the car itself but is also influenced by driving habits—for example, aggressive driving, rapid acceleration, and hard braking can increase fuel or electricity consumption by 20% to 30%. Weather also plays a significant role; using heating in winter or air conditioning in summer can reduce an electric vehicle's range by more than 15%. I've noticed that the advertised figures for new cars are often tested under ideal conditions, but the actual range can differ noticeably when driving in congested urban areas or on mountainous roads. For reference, some gasoline cars advertised with a 600 km range might only achieve a little over 500 km in real-world use, while the highest-range electric vehicles currently available claim around 700 km but typically deliver about 550 km in daily driving. I recommend test-driving more or checking real user feedback when choosing a car, as a longer driving range can make long trips more convenient by reducing the need for frequent refueling. Here’s a small tip: don’t overlook details like vehicle weight and tire pressure, as they can quietly reduce your actual range.
