EVs are advancing at a record pace. The median EV range reached 270 miles for 2023 models. That’s 13 miles more than 2022MY vehicles and more than enough to cover the average weekly commute for US drivers.
Automakers are developing new tech and materials to enable electric vehicles to travel longer and more efficiently.
According to EPA data, the median EV range hit 270 miles for ’23 model year vehicles. That’s nearly 200 miles more than where it was ten years ago (82). It’s also plenty for an average weekly commute in the US.
The average US driver travels around 37 miles per day, according to figures from the Department of Transportation.
With an average of 259 miles driven weekly, most EVs have plenty of range to cover your weekly commute. And for homeowners, waking up to a full charge beats stopping at the gas station.
I’ve never been particularly concerned about the commuting range in an EV. It’s the “I need to drive somewhere 3+ hours away over a mountain pass” range that concerns me.
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They generally are affected by not having a lot of charging stations in rural, mountainous areas, thus the need for significant range.