Range
Drag Coefficient (Cd)
A dimensionless measure used to describe a vehicle's aerodynamic drag.
EV Dictionary: Range
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Energy Consumption
The electrical energy an EV uses to travel a stated distance.
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EPA Range
The U.S. electric-range estimate produced under EPA test and label procedures.
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Range Anxiety
Concern about having enough energy and charging access to complete an EV journey.
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Real-World Range
Real-world range is the distance an EV can cover in actual use under stated conditions, not one lab result.
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Winter Range
Cold weather, cabin heating, dense air, and winter roads can all reduce an EV's usable driving range.
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WLTP
The regulated laboratory procedure used for electric range and energy consumption.