Bill Eaker CVC Coordinator Land-of-Sky Regional Council 339 New Leicester Hwy, Suite 140 Asheville, NC 28806 Phone: (828) 734-7434 Email:Bill@LandOfSky.org
Chris Dobbins Fleet Services Consultant Land-of-Sky Regional Council Waste Reduction Partners Phone: (828) 335-6630 Email:BroadSpeed@Frontier.com
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Fact #1167: Median Driving Range of All-Electric Vehicles Tops 250 Miles for Model Year 2020
Since 2011, significant improvements in battery technologies and overall EV efficiency have led to an expanding number of EV models and increased driving ranges. The median EPA estimated range for all EV models offered in the 2020 model year exceeded 250 miles. The 2020 model year also marked the first year that an EV achieved an EPA estimated maximum range of more than 400 miles.
How is fuel economy determined and reported for alternative fuel vehicles?
Last month we learned about how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determines and reports conventional light-duty vehicle fuel economy ratings. While alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fuel economy testing is largely similar to that of conventional fuels, the EPA makes some adjustments to account for different vehicle technology and fuel energy content. By tailoring AFV fuel economy testing and reporting, the EPA is able to provide apples-to-apples comparisons and allow consumers to make informed decisions.