How Far Can an Electric Car Go?
Last updated · ChargingNear.me Research
At a steady 70 mph on a 70°F day, the median electric car goes 231 miles on a full charge, by our model of 60 current EVs; the range runs from 171 to 364 miles. At 32°F the median falls to 194 miles, and at 15°F to 169, 27% less than at 70°F.
Range of 60 electric cars at 70 mph
Miles on a full charge. Tap a car to check a real trip in it.
EV range in winter
From 70°F to 15°F, the median car here loses 27% of its 70 mph range, 231 miles down to 169. Cars with a heat pump lose a median 27%; cars with resistive heat lose 30%. Three things do it: heating the cabin, a cold battery that gives up some of its energy, and denser air that adds drag.
How we model range
Each figure is a full battery to empty at a steady 70 mph on a flat road at sea level with no wind, with the cabin heated or cooled to a comfortable temperature. Below 50°F, a cold battery delivers a little less of its usable energy. The model is calibrated so 60 mph at 70°F matches each car's EPA highway range, from FuelEconomy.gov. Real trips add hills, wind, speed changes and stops: Will I Make It models those on your actual route.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far can an electric car go on one charge?
Most current EVs are rated for 250–350 miles by the EPA. On the highway at a steady 70 mph and 70°F, our model puts the median at 231 miles, from 171 to 364. The longest in our list is the Lucid Air Touring at 364 miles.
How much range does an EV lose in winter?
At a steady 70 mph, our model shows the median EV losing 27% of its range at 15°F compared with 70°F: 231 miles down to 169. Cabin heat, a cold battery and denser air all add up. Short trips with a cold-soaked car lose more.
Does a heat pump help EV range in winter?
Yes. In our model, cars with a heat pump lose a median 27% of their range at 15°F, against 30% for cars with resistive heat. 58 of the 60 cars we model have one.
Why is my EV's highway range lower than the EPA number?
The EPA highway test averages under 50 mph. Air drag grows with the square of speed, so a steady 70 mph uses noticeably more energy per mile. That's why our 70 mph figures sit below the EPA highway range even on a 70°F day.
How far can an EV go at 70 mph in cold weather?
At 32°F, the median EV in our model goes 194 miles at a steady 70 mph from full to empty. Plan stops with a buffer: most drivers arrive at a charger with 10–20% left.
How many fast chargers are there for road trips?
ChargingNear.me lists 17,047 public DC fast-charging stations in the U.S. Will I Make It plans stops at the ones your car's plug can use.
Will my EV make my trip?
Use Will I Make It: pick your car, your starting charge and where you're going. It runs the same model on the real route, with hills, wind and the weather, and shows the battery you'd arrive with today, in January and in July.