EV range: Claimed vs real‑world test results

Comparison of claimed lab ranges with results from the Australian Automobile Association’s real‑world EV testing.

chart showing discrepancy between claimed ranges of five popular EVs and the real world range
(1) “Assumed lab range” is based on published figures in the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide (greenvehicleguide.gov.au). (2) “Real‑world test range” refers to AAA’s measured outcome scaled to a full‑charge estimate from the 93 km route. (3) Negative “range variation” indicates the real‑world result was lower than the WLTP figure.
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