Geotab: Driving speed biggest factor in EV range drop in summer months

EV driving speed a key factor in range loss

(CNW Group/Geotab Inc.) Geotab’s latest report may be a good indicator for dealers of the type of information electric vehicle shoppers and owners may be looking for this summer.  The company’s latest data shows that driving speed has a greater impact on EV range than summer heat, particularly when it comes to larger vehicles on longer trips. In a news release, Geotab said many EV drivers worry about how high temperatures and intense air conditi…

Geotab: Driving speed biggest factor in EV range drop in summer months

Driving speed and aerodynamics – rather than air-conditioning and warm weather – are found to have the biggest effect on EV range in summer, says a recent study from Geotab. Its data used anonymised telematics from more than three million trips, and compared how temperature and speed affect energy use in light-duty EVs, including family saloon cars and cargo vans. At speeds of between 50 and 80mph in temperatures of above 30°C, aerodynamic drag …