Part 4/7:
Understanding Electric Vehicle Energy Use
Metric Translation
One key metric in EV ownership revolves around energy consumption. Instead of looking at fuel efficiency MPGe (Miles Per Gallon equivalent), following efficiency in miles per kWh is recommended, as it directly relates to the energy consumption from charging:
- A typical EV battery is rated in kilowatt-hours (kWh), and its efficiency can be expressed in miles per kWh, offering a straightforward understanding of how far you can go per unit of energy.
Consider a battery with 77.4 kWh, with an efficiency of around 3 miles per kWh. This would yield an approximate range of 232 miles, allowing for the necessary range expectations to be set.