US EditionTesting Shows some Electric Vehicles Fall Short in Driving Range
AUSTRALIA, AUG 6 – The Atto 3 SUV fell 111km short of its advertised range, with 77% of tested vehicles failing to meet their energy consumption claims, the Australian Automobile Association said.
- On Thursday, the Australian Automobile Association published findings from its $14 million initiative evaluating the real-world performance of five electric car models.
- The tests aimed to address concerns that some popular EVs are promoted with misleading battery range figures and to provide data as EV technology gains popularity.
- Testing showed that the BYD Atto 3 SUV fell 111km short of its promised range and used 21% more power, while Tesla Model 3 and others also failed to meet lab values by 6% to 14%.
- Michael Bradley explained that as the number of electric vehicles increases in the market, their evaluations will assist buyers in identifying which models deliver reliable battery performance.
- These findings highlight the need for manufacturers to be more conservative with range claims to help buyers make informed decisions and reduce range anxiety among consumers.
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Top-selling electric vehicles falling short on battery range, study says
Some of the most widely sold electric vehicles in Australia are being promoted with misleading details about their battery range, new research shows.Real-world testing by the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) found the actual driving distance of some EVs fell short by up to 100km.The poorest-performing vehicle was the Chinese-built BYD ATTO3. Researchers tested a 2023 model of the SUV, and it fell 23 per cent short of its advertised range,…
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