EV Range: Why More Isn't Better

02 Jan 2024 | Abstracted from The Globe and Mail

"Canada reports that the average commuting distance for 93 per cent of car commuters is just 8 km each way. Even those few drivers with longer commutes travel an average distance of 40 km each way.

"...large batteries come with downsides. They cost more than smaller batteries. They weigh more, which drags down a vehicle’s efficiency..."

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