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September 28, 2020

Why e-vehicle ranges vary from EPA estimate

  • Range isn't everything, but it's still an important number for many EV owners.
  • By JONATHAN ELFALAN
    Edmunds

    The 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S, an all-new electric luxury sport sedan, was way off from the EPA estimated 203 miles of range in Edmunds’ real-world driving test.

    You've probably heard the phrase “your mileage may vary” with regard to how your real-world fuel economy compares to the EPA estimate. The adage refers to gasoline-powered vehicles, but the same applies to electric vehicles.


     
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