How EV Range Is Determined And Why The Process Is Flawed

23 Jul 2023 | Abstracted from CNBC

"Some in the auto industry say the EPA ratings are more accurate than those issued by other governmental bodies, at least for American roads. But independent groups have found that their own tests yield results that are different from official EPA range ratings.

"Critics say the agency's labels are inconsistent with those used for gas vehicles, in part because the tests don’t account for how people actually drive."

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