page_title: Electric car
section_title: Range
hierarchical_section_title: Electric car / Batteries / Range
caption_attribution_description: English: Made in Excel. Possible additions before the end of 2020: Rivian R1T: "up to 400+ miles" Ford Mustang Mach-E: 210, 230, 250, 270, 300 miles 2020 BMW i3 (126 to 153 miles) not on sale in the US yet. https://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/bmwi/i3/sedan/overview.html 2020 Nissan Leaf, 40 kWh (149 miles), 62 kWh (215 or 226 miles) not on sale in the US yet? Not on FuelEconomy.gov yet https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/electric-cars/leaf.html 2020 Kia Niro EV (239 miles) not on sale yet. https://www.kia.com/us/en/niro-ev FIAT 500e discontinued for 2020.
context_page_description: An electric car is an automobile that is propelled by one or more electric motors, using energy stored in rechargeable batteries. The first practical electric cars were produced in the 1880s. Electric cars were popular in the late 19th century and early 20th century, until advances in internal combustion engines, electric starters in particular, and mass production of cheaper petrol and diesel vehicles led to a decline in the use of electric drive vehicles.
  From 2008, a renaissance in electric vehicle manufacturing occurred due to advances in batteries, and the desire to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve urban air quality. Charging an electric car can be done at a variety of charging stations, these charging stations can be installed in both houses and public areas.
  Several countries have established government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles, tax credits, subsidies, and other non-monetary incentives, and long term policies to promote the adoption of electric vehicles. Compared with internal combustion engine cars, electric cars are quieter, have no tailpipe emissions, and lower emissions in general.
context_section_description: The range of an electric car depends on the number and type of batteries used, and as with all vehicles, the weight and type of vehicle, performance requirements, and the weather.
  The reported range of production electric vehicles in 2017 ranged from 100 km (60 miles) (Renault Twizy) to 540 km (340 miles) (Tesla Model S 100D). Real-world range tests conducted by What Car in early 2019 found that the highest real-world range was 417 km (259 miles) (Hyundai Kona).
  The majority of electric cars are fitted with a display of expected range. This may take into account many factors of how the vehicle is being used, and what the battery is powering. However, since factors can vary over the route, the estimate can vary from the actual achieved range. The display allows the driver to make informed choices about driving speed and whether to stop at a charging point en route. Some roadside assistance organizations offer charge trucks to recharge electric cars in case of emergency.
  A study in 2016 stated that 87% of US vehicle-days could be met by current affordable electric cars.
caption: Comparison of EPA-rated range for model year 2020 electric cars rated up until January 2020.[141]
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