Americans Want 300 Miles of EV Range – but Most Say 75 or Less Covers Their Day

Americans want 300 miles of EV range – but most say 75 or less covers their day

How much EV range is enough? BMW finds a gap between what Americans need daily and what they want, with price the biggest obstacle.

BMW survey finds US drivers want much more EV range than they actually need

Nearly three out of four drivers said a range of 75 miles is enough to cover their daily driving routine, but 42% want an EV that can go at least 300 miles on a charge before considering a purchase.

Most Americans Want 300+ Miles of EV Range, Even Though They Drive Much Less

BMW's 2026 survey finds 42% of Americans want 300+ miles of EV range, while high prices, charging times and battery costs remain major concerns.

BMW Group in the U.S. Survey Finds Americans Want More EV Range Than They Need Day to Day

A new nationally representative 2026 BMW Group U.S. survey of consumer attitudes toward electric vehicles finds electric vehicles are becoming part of the mainstream consideration set for American consumers, even as shoppers become more specific about what an EV must deliver. The findings reveal a gap between the range consumers say they need for their […]

EV Buyers Still Want More Range Than They Need, BMW Survey Finds

BMW EV survey data highlights how most US drivers use under 75 miles a day while wanting 300 to 400 miles of range before buying.