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What does electric range mean in a car?

Electric car range refers to the distance an electric car can travel when fully charged. This figure which will be displayed on the dashboard, indicates how far you can travel before needing to recharge.

What factors affect range?

The primary factors that affect the range of a car include acceleration and braking. Other contributing factors include the weather, driving conditions, the topography of the road, and the weight of luggage and passengers. These all influence how hard the electric motor has to work and how my electrical power is drawn from the battery.

Discover more about electric car range including how far an EV can go in our guide.

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