What is the range of an electric vehicle?
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Electric vehicles have a range of 600 kilometers. Introduction to electric vehicles: Electric cars (also known as electric vehicles) refer to vehicles that use on-board power sources as their driving force, with motors propelling the vehicle to meet all road traffic and safety regulations. Electric vehicles can also take full advantage of surplus electricity during off-peak nighttime hours for charging, allowing power generation equipment to be utilized around the clock, significantly improving economic efficiency. Advantages of electric vehicles: They do not emit harmful gases that pollute the atmosphere. Even when converting electricity consumption to power plant emissions, apart from sulfur and particulates, other pollutants are significantly reduced. Since most power plants are located far from densely populated urban areas, they cause less harm to humans. Moreover, power plants are stationary with concentrated emissions, making it easier to remove various harmful emissions, and relevant technologies already exist.
After driving an electric car for 3 years, the most practical advice I can give is not to solely rely on the official range figures advertised by manufacturers. For daily urban commuting, a car with a claimed 500 km range typically achieves just over 400 km in real-world conditions. It's very common to see a 20-30% range drop when using cabin heating in winter or driving at 120 km/h on highways. Last week, I drove my friend's new EV back to my hometown - it showed 620 km at full charge, but after 300+ km of highway driving with AC and music on, only 18% battery remained when we stopped to recharge. I strongly recommend checking owner forums for real-world feedback before purchasing, especially regarding seasonal and road condition impacts in your specific city.
The actual range of electric vehicles fluctuates just like smartphone battery levels. Battery type plays a significant role - currently mainstream NCM lithium batteries perform better in cold weather but cost more, while LFP batteries are cheaper but suffer severe winter range loss. Factors like motor efficiency, vehicle weight, and drag coefficient may look impressive in manufacturer specs, but in reality, battery drains rapidly when you step on the accelerator. Many overlook the importance of tires - switching to low rolling resistance tires can actually add dozens of kilometers. I recommend focusing on real-world city driving range tests by actual owners, which are far more reliable than those fancy test data.
