In their best settings, the majority of the top-selling vehicles have a range of more than 300 miles.
The driving range has always been one of the most crucial aspects when it comes to electric automobiles, as seen by sales figures.
According to the Vehicle Technologies Office of the Department of Energy (DOE), the top ten new all-electric car models in 2022 (based on registrations) were those with “long ranges.”
Applying the EPA Combined range rating, it comes out that eight of the top 10 BEVs have a range of at least 300 miles (483 km) (maximum value). The Chevrolet Bolt EUV has the lowest range at 247 miles (397 km).
According to the description, all models that made this list had a range of more than 200 miles (322 km), even when taking into account the short-range options (smaller battery).
Leading ten new EV registrations for 2022:
- Tesla Model Y registered 228.312 units (up to 330 miles)
- Tesla Model 3 registered 196,503 units (up to 358 miles)
- Ford Mustang Mach-E registered 38,469 units (up to 314 miles)
- Tesla Model X registered 33,081 units (up to 348 miles)
- Tesla Model S registered 26,455 miles (up to 405)
- Chevy Bolt EUV registered 25,743 (up to 247 miles)
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 registered 22,560 (up to 303 miles)
- Kia EV6 registered 20,072 units (up to 310 miles)
- Volkswagen ID.4 registered 19,665 units (up to 275 miles)
- Rivian R1T registered 13,148 units (up to 314 miles)
Note: For the model year 2022, the range refers to the maximum range permitted by the EPA.
The driving range is undoubtedly not a magic ingredient that will instantly turn a car into the best-selling model, however the data seems to support the notion that buyers frequently seek for electric vehicles with a range of at least 300 miles.
We are unable to predict if this will rise more in the future, to 350 or 400 miles, given the cost and fast charging capacities also play a role. However, we anticipate that there won’t be many vehicles with a range of less than 200 miles.
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